He offers genuine excellence to his customers through his contemporary collections comprised of both menswear and footwear for a total look that is modern, yet timeless. His brand appeals to discerning men who appreciate premium products that are stylish, artisanal, and crafted from a sophisticated selection of materials. The Christopher Bates Man has a dynamic personality. He loves to experiment
without excess, and desires a clean design that is enriched with thoughtful details. You can be as young at 50 as you are at 25, and those who choose Christopher Bates do not impose limitations on themselves. Bates demolishes these barriers, these age-related stereotypes; he is life, the real one, the one made up of business meetings and evenings with friends, of love and passion, of present and future. Significant attention is given to the choice of materials and colour palette. The artisanal laboratories that produce the brand are rigorously screened. Bates’ cosmopolitan spirit emerges in a dominant way throughout his collections and he never compromises on quality or style. That is the reason behind the Made in Italy choice. That is why all that emerges from his touch is perfect for the weekend, for the evening, for the urban-look. THE DESIGNER
Originally from Canada, Christopher Bates has chosen his real name to represent himself in the fashion world. He was educated at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, a renowned institution synonymous with fashion, design and art. Since his debut, this intrepid designer has achieved a meteoric rise in the fashion industry. In 2014 he established his headquarters in Milan to produce, with pride, in this splendid country. The determination that Christopher Bates expresses is almost palpable, and apparent in every aspect of his life. He is versatile and particularly focused on beautiful, innovative details. He has an innate curiosity and is inspired by anatomy, architecture, geometry and also from other art forms such as cooking. His style icons are Sean Connery’s James Bond, James Dean, Steve McQueen, Cary Grant, and David Bowie. He sells to influential retailers in Italy, including: Magenta Homme, Ruggero, Butti etc and in Canada to: Harry Rosen and Browns. In 2009, Bates was featured as one of the top menswear designers in Canada by Sharp Magazine. In 2012, he was featured as the only menswear designer in the Mercedes-Benz StartUp Program and awarded a sponsored show at Toronto Fashion Week. In 2014, he was included in Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential People (Alberta Youth Congress). He was also nominated for the 2014 and 2015 Notable Award for Fashion in Canada (Notable.ca) and the 2015 and 2016 Canadian Menswear Designer of the Year Award (CAFA). In 2017 we will hear more from him, as his work will take off…literally. He is proudly designing the new uniforms for Air Canada - one of the largest airlines in the world. He has been featured in many top media publications including: L’Uomo Vogue Italia, Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, GQ Brazil, Monocle, Elle, Fashion, SCHÖN!, Hello!, Huffington Post, Esquire China and Flare etc.
“Bates’s story has strange echoes in the stories of Dean and Dan Caten, the Canadians behind D-Squared.” Derek McCormack, National Post
“Your work is a breath of fresh air! Very tasteful, with thoughtful little design touches – a real modern take on classic menswear.” Bernadette Morra, Editor-in-chief, FASHION Magazine
Celebrities that have worn his clothes include: NBA star DeMarre Carrol of the Toronto Raptors, MLS forward Tosaint Ricketts of the Toronto FC, Film Producer Gary Michael Walters (Drive, Whiplash), Film Producer Andrea Iervolino (The Merchant of Venice, In Dubious Battle), CBC's Ron MacLean, Howie-D of the Backstreet Boys, bands: Marianas Trench and Walk Off The Earth, actors: John Boyega (Star Wars Episode VII), Greg Bryk (Bitten), and Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom of the Opera).
