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BEATRIX ONG
Beatrix Ong was born in London, England.
After graduating from high school in Hong Kong and England, Beatrix studied at Central St. Martins College of Art & Design and the London College of Communication in London. Followed by a course at the Fashion Institute of Technology before returning to London to attend the renowned Cordwainers College in London.
Following an internship at the Fashion Department of Harper’s Bazaar in New York, Ong secured a highly coveted design position at Jimmy Choo.
Wanting to push the boundaries of beautiful shoemaking was always at the heart of Ong’s decision to go solo. Another reason was to take up the challenge of making shoes comfortable enough to wear during the day and special enough for them to carry on wearing in the evening.
In September 2002, Beatrix Ong realised her dreams and launched her debut collection at the Metropolitan Hotel during London Fashion Week. This collection immediately caught the attention of international press and buyers alike, leading to over 30 prestigious stockists worldwide in its first season.
Other key dates
2003 September: Beatrix Ong shoes are seen on the catwalks in London and New York at Maria Chen and Temperley.
October: The Independent Newspaper names Ong as one of the 10 Leading Shoe Designers amongst Manolo Blahnik and Patrick Cox.
2004, March: The front cover of Shoo Magazine hails Beatrix as ‘The New Choo’.
October: The flagship Beatrix Ong boutique opens in Primrose Hill, London.
2005, March: Beatrix creates shoes exclusively for the launch of Pringle of Scotland’s first show during Milan Fashion Week.
April: Beatrix Ong creates ‘With a Spring in Her Step’ – a one-off piece commissioned by the Financial Times.
May To celebrate the release of the new British film - Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Beatrix Ong, by special invitation, creates an illustration and shoe inspired by the movie for a special exhibition supported by Buena Vista International.
2006 March: “Beatrix Ong for made” – Beatrix Ong participates in a Fair-Trade project and her designs handmade in Africa and Nepal, are sold through retail outlets including Topshop in London.
September: Beatrix Ong collaborates with acclaimed British artist Natasha Law to create an exclusive illustration for the new shoeboxes.
2007 September: Beatrix Ong collaborates with Nathan Jenden to create exclusive styles for his Spring Summer 2008 catwalk show in London.
October: The Beatrix Ong Flagship boutique moves to the exquisite Burlington Arcade, Central London.
2008 April: Beatrix Ong unveils her debut men’s line ONG LONDON launching for September 2008 in her Burlington arcade flagship store.
July: British Fashion Council Chairman, Harold Tillman and Chief Executive of Jaeger, Belinda Earl enter into partnership with Beatrix Ong; a move that sees the trio joining forces to build the brand into a global luxury accessories brand.
2009 January: The new limited edition shoe boxes are launched. Illustrator Neal Murran, who has previously worked with Jill Sander, Prada and Levis, has created the new boxes inspired by Beatrix Ong. Sure to be a collectors’ item, as with previous boxes illustrated by Natasha Law, the new packaging is available from 2009.
Spring/Summer: Beatrix Ong collaborates with Dover Street Market with shoes exclusively for London’s leading style emporium.
June: Beatrix Ong customised Nike iD Blazer Trainers become available for a limited period only.
Autumn/Winter Beatrix Ong has joined forces with handmade luxury luggage brand Globe-Trotter to create an exclusive limited edition range of travel cases. With a creative aesthetic, clearly focused on blending desirability with practicality, Ong injects quirky style to Globe-Trotter’s world-renowned strong, durable luggage.
November: Beatrix Ong launches her 1st concept store in London’s stylish Newburgh Quarter.
2010 January: Beatrix Ong's customised Nike Blazer for women is available on Harvey Nichol's new 4th floor and the SS10 collection has been launched on the 2nd floor of Liberty.