Hussein Chalayan (given name Hüseyin Çağlayan) (born 1970) is a British/Turkish Cypriot fashion designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1993. He is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitude to new technology.
In the fall of 1998, while still designing his signature line, he was appointed as a design consultant for New York knitwear label TSE. His collaboration with them lasted till 2001 when the company decided not to renew his contract.
Chalayan has always struggled with sponsorship and funding, often receiving it from various other companies and his own country
In early 2008, he designed a series of laser LED dresses and later, Chalayan was appointed as the creative director for German sportswear label Puma.
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