JOSEP ABRIL
Grey Sheep
Location
barcelona / spain
Graduation year
1990
Born in Barcelona,1967.
Studied Fine Art.
Studied Fashion Design at EATM,Barcelona.
Lives and works in Barcelona.
Created his own eponymous label in 1996, a menswear collection
It is marketed via showrooms and presented as a fashion show in Madrid and Barcelona.
In 2003 he began working as creative director on the Armand Basi One menswear collection, presented in Paris from 2007.
In 2006 Began the “Bespoke” project of made-to-measure tailoring.
In 2007 he created Abril Studio, creative concepts for fashion projects
Started the new line “Uniformed By” - a range of luxury uniforms.
Taught classes and workshops in various design schools,including IED,ESDI, FELI & Elisava.
Created costumes for perfomances such as theatre and opera
Worked as an external fashion consultant and art director
1991 Won first prize in the Gaudi New Designers contest.
2004 Awarded the GQ prize for best menswear designer.
2008 Received the “Barcelona Es Moda” award for best profesional.
