Percy Irausquin
He was described by the Dutch media as "one of the most talented young designers in the Netherlands." The Dutch national daily newspaper De Volkskrant described his clothing designs as "sexy and extravagant" and "fashionable but not fussy." Irausquin was born in Oranjestad, Aruba, on 26 June 1969. He graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, an art and design school in Amsterdam. His work was noticed by Christian Lacroix, a high end French fashion designer.
Also recorded as Joseph Gregory Percy Irausquin
Percy Irausquin
- Name
- Percy Irausquin
- Birth Name
- Joseph Gregory Percy Irausquin
- Born
- 26 June 1969
- Birthplace
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Died
- 14 August 2008
- Place of death
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Occupation
- Fashion designer
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie · ArtEZ University of the Arts
- Teachers
- Hubert Barrère
- Honours
- Frans Molenaar-prijs
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He was described by the Dutch media as "one of the most talented young designers in the Netherlands." The Dutch national daily newspaper De Volkskrant described his clothing designs as "sexy and extravagant" and "fashionable but not fussy." Irausquin was born in Oranjestad, Aruba, on 26 June 1969. He graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, an art and design school in Amsterdam. His work was noticed by Christian Lacroix, a high end French fashion designer.
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Irausquin went to work for Lacroix in Paris shortly after his graduation. He later worked for Givenchy with Hubert Barrere, a corset specialist, and at the house of Christian Dior. Irausquin was named by Vogue Magazine as a prominent up-and-coming designer in 2007. His work was featured on the covers of several Dutch and international magazines, including Marie Claire and Elle. He held a fashion show at the Amsterdam Fashion Week 2008 just a few days before his death. He was once quoted in an interview as saying of his work, "I'm not one for complicated ideas. I'm not an innovator. I don't want to change the world. I just want to make it more beautiful." Irausquin was found dead at his home in Amsterdam on 14 August 2008, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in his native Aruba.
Percy Irausquin studied at Gerrit Rietveld Academie and ArtEZ University of the Arts. Training under Hubert Barrère is recorded. Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam and Paris. Employment is recorded with Christian Lacroix. Distinctions recorded are Frans Molenaar-prijs.
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• Name — Percy Irausquin • Birth Name — Joseph Gregory Percy Irausquin • Born — 26 June 1969 • Birthplace — Oranjestad, Aruba • Died — 14 August 2008 • Place of death — Amsterdam, Netherlands • Occupation — Fashion designer
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Percy Irausquin born at Oranjestad.
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Percy Irausquin died at Amsterdam.
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Formation and teaching. Irausquin studied at Gerrit Rietveld Academie and ArtEZ University of the Arts. He trained under Hubert Barrère. Recorded as having received Frans Molenaar-prijs.
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