Biography

Justin Smith (b. Exeter, 1978) established his own highly successful, exclusive hairdressing salon in central London known as And People Like Us in 2002. He began designing and making hats in 2000 while undertaking part-time millinery training. In June 2007, Justin completed a two-year MA in Millinery from London's Royal College of Art, at which his graduation show earned much critical attention, and where he is a visiting teacher.

Since graduating, Justin has been awarded the iD styling award, the Maria Louisa award at ITS6, New Generation sponsorship from the British Fashion Council to present his first collection at London Fashion Week during 2007, Centre Of Fashion Enterprise in 2009, Italian Vogue Young Talents 2010, and British Fashion Council Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year 2010.

Since his graduation Justin has created eight of his own collections and collaborated with a large number of high end designers including Moscino, Manish Aurora, (es*) Artisanal, Aganovich, Oscar Lawalata, Carolyn Massey, Aminaka Wilmont and many others. Justin continues to alternate creating new collections with consultancy and collaboration.