Nicholas Oakwell, a British couturier with over 30 years’ experience in the fashion industry, created his Couture House in 2011 with his debut collection Sylvia shown in Claridge’s Hotel then within 18 months showing at Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Oakwell's designs have been worn by the world's biggest stars and featured across the pages of fashion's top editorial names. In 2002 Oakwell took his signature style and started NO Uniform designing for the top luxury hospitality brands and changing the way the industry thinks of uniform design.