Simon Chang (designer)

Simon Chang CM is a women's fashion designer, currently residing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.^[1] In 2008, the designer was honored by Governor General Michaëlle Jean with the Order of Canada "for his contributions to the fashion industry as well as for his philanthropic and social engagement".^[2][3][4]

Simon Chang
Born	August 3, 1947 (1947-08-03) (age 77) Guangzhou, China
Nationality	Canadian
Education	Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Awards	Order of Canada, 2008; Queen Jubilee Award, 2013

Biography

Of Chinese descent, Simon was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.^[5] He attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design on a full scholarship awarded by The Hudson’s Bay Company.^[6]

After deciding to pursue a career in women's fashion, Simon Chang completed over 300 women's wear collections, from eyewear, to bathing suits, to uniforms.^{[citation needed]}