Ana Locking
Spanish fashion designer
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Ana González Rodríguez (born August 26, 1970), better known as Ana Locking, is a Spanish fashion designer, businesswoman and photographer.[2] She was born in Toledo and educated in Madrid.[3] Ana is also a judge on Drag Race España.[2]
26 August 1970
Ana Locking | |
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.jpg) Latex sculpture made by Ana Locking herself representing herself at MUSAC in 2007[1] | |
| Born | Ana González Rodríguez 26 August 1970 Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain |
| Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
| Occupations | Fashion designer, artist, television personality |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Website | http://analocking.com |
Career
In 1997, Locking, together with Óscar Benito, founded Locking Shocking, a ready-to-wear fashion label claiming to maintain "strong ties with other artistic disciplines."[4] Their partnership lasted until 2007, when the label effectively disappeared due to the decision of their business partner, Humana Cultura y Comunicación.[5][6] In 2008, Locking launched a new ready-to-wear fashion label, Ana Locking.[7]
In 2021, Locking became a recurring judge on Drag Race España.[2]
Personal life
In 2020, Locking was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and radiation therapy. In July 2020, it was confirmed that she was in remission.[8]
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | Drag Race España | Atresplayer Premium | Judge |
| Tras la carrera | Host | ||
| 2024 | Drag Race España All Stars | Atresplayer Premium | Judge |
Exhibitions
- Back to the Roots Installation - Fashion Collective (Gabarron Foundation- NY) [9]
- 4EYES Video Art - Fashion Collective (New York Public Library - NY) [10]
- Man in a Skirt Fashion Collective (El Casino de la Expo - Sevilla)
- Fashion and the Classics Fashion Collective (Museo Nacional del Teatro - Almagro) [11]
- SkyLight Fashion Collective (Trump Soho - NY)
- Bipolar Installation / sculpture (Forum of Cultures - Barcelona)
- Regret Installation / sculpture (MUSAC - León) [12]
- Nancy dresses in fashion Collective (Museo del Traje - Madrid) [13]
- 20 Icons of the 20th Century Fashion Collective (Museo del Traje - Madrid) [14]
- Not for Three Installation - Video Art (Real Fábrica de Tapices - Madrid)
- 21 Turns to a bag Fashion Collective (IVAM - Valencia) [15]
- Fahrenheit Photography / Video Art (Casa de América - Madrid)
- Köning Video Art (Circuit - Barcelona)
Awards
| Year | Award | Ref. |
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| 2001 | "Generación Joven" Finalist – Caja Madrid "12 Portraits" | [16] |
| 2002 | "Generación Joven" Finalist – Caja Madrid "From 35 to 45" | |
| 2003 | Premio L'Oréal Paris – Best Young Collection for "Eólica", Locking Shocking | [17][18] |
| 2004 | Marie Claire Gran Prix de la Moda – Best National Designer – Locking Shocking | [4][19][20] |
| 2007 | Ingenio 400 – Audience Award for the video "Fahrenheit" | |
| 2008 | Premio L'Oréal Paris – Best Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collection for "Reentry" | [21][22] |
| 2009 | CLM Design – Best Designer | [23] |
| 2009 | Cosmopolitan Premio Mujer Fun Fearless Female – Best Designer | [24][25] |
| 2017 | MadWoman Award – Best Designer | [26] |
| 2017 | Medal of Merit for Fine Arts of Castilla La Mancha – First Edition | [27] |
| 2020 | National Fashion Design Award | [28][29] |
| 2021 | Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts – Ministry of Culture of Spain | [30][31] |
| 2022 | Madrid Culture Award | [32][33] |
