Umit Benan
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About
Turkish fashion designer who launched his self-titled line in 2009. He won Pitti Uomo's prestigious award 'Who's On Next' in 2010. From 2011 to 2013, he was the creative director of Trussardi, but after his work was selected as the best international menswear brand in Japan in 2012, he opened his flagship store in Tokyo.
Before Fame
He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and public relations from a university in Boston. He went on to receive his master's in fashion from the Marangoni Institute in Milan.
Trivia
He was born in Germany, raised in Turkey, and went to boarding school in Switzerland - his designs draw from all these different cultural influences.
Family Life
He was born in Germany to Turkish parents. His father was a textile manufacturer.
Associated With
On July 3, 2018, he uploaded a photo with Waris Ahluwalia.
