Bruce Oldfield

In 1975, the Bruce Oldfield label was born with the launch of ready-to-wear collections for European and American stores. He began making couture clothes, in 1978, for individual clients and from 1980 for Diana, Princess of Wales. In 1984, he opened his first shop selling ready-to-wear and couture to an international clientele. During the 1980s, he also designed shoes for couture house Rayne.^[8]

In 2009, he opened a second premises in Beauchamp Place dedicated to weddings, incorporating wedding dresses, veils, and a full range of bridal accessories.^{[citation needed]}

In 1990, Oldfield was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the fashion industry; and, in 2004, his autobiography Rootless was published. He has honorary fellowships to the Royal College of Art and the Universities of Durham and Sheffield, was governor of The London Institute (1999–2001) and a trustee of the Royal Academy of Arts (2000–02).

Oldfield received honorary doctorates from the University of Northumbria in 2001, and from the University of Central England in 2005.^{[citation needed]} He is also a vice-president of Barnardo's.^{[citation needed]}

In 2005, it was reported that Oldfield was a supporter of the Conservative Party.^{[9][needs update]}

In April 2013, Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall, wore a pale powder-blue Bruce Oldfield dress to the inauguration ceremony for King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.^{[citation needed]}

In 2023, Oldfield was chosen by Queen Camilla to design her coronation gown.^[10]

• Official website
• Bruce Oldfield at FMD
• Biography at 100 Great Black Britons.com
• Portrait of Bruce Oldfield by John Swannell