Derek Lawlor
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Derek Lawlor is a fashion knitwear designer in London, United Kingdom.[1]
Lawlor grew up in Sussex; he studied in Brighton and later proceeded to London to study Textile Design at Central St Martin’s, where he specialised in knitwear. After completing his BA, Lawlor went on to complete a master's degree in Fashion Knitwear at St Martin’s in 2009.[2]
Lawlor is known for his special technique with cord work,[3] in past collections using wax cord to create shapes and loops over garments. His work has been showcased at London Fashion Week every season since graduation. His fashion knitwear has positive press; the Autum Winter 2012 collection was cited as work which changes the boundaries of knitwear design.[4]