Trained in London at Chelsea School of Art and Saint Martins (1979–82),
Ike Rust went on to work with Gian Marco Venturi in Milan, Claude
Montana in Paris and Calvin Klein in New York. He moved to San
Francisco in 1995 to develop new BFA and MFA curriculum for the Academy
of Art University and returned to London in 1998 as Head of Fashion Menswear at
the Royal College of Art. His goals have been to regenerate the
perception of menswear design, to place graduates at top fashion houses
worldwide and establishing a strong RCA menswear presence within New
Generation and the MAN Show at London Fashion Week.
2007 to date: Teachers, London. Fashion Product Collection. Inspired
by a mutual love of military clothing and using foundation garments as
inspiration. Cut, fit, detail and originality are the defining
qualities of the collection.
1998 to date: Royal College of Art, London. Senior Menswear Tutor
1999–2007: Gloverall / Anne Tyrrell Design, London. Design Consultant
1996–1998: Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Assistant Director
1995–6: Calvin Klein, New York. Senior Designer. cK Jeans and cK Khakis. Womenswear
1992–4: Claude Montana, Paris. Freelance Designer. Men’s Prêt à Porter
1985–91: Gian Marco Venturi, Milan Senior Designer. Men’s Prêt à Porter
Education:
2001–2 The London Institute. Postgraduate Diploma, CLTAD, Distinction
1982–4 Saint Martins School of Art & Design. MA Fashion Design
1979–82 Chelsea School of Art. London Diploma in Art and Design