Daisy Knatchbull
British fashion and founder of Knatchbull
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Daisy Isadora Louise Knatchbull (born 5 October 1992) is a British fashion designer, businesswoman and founder of Knatchbull (formerly The Deck), the first female-only tailor on Savile Row.
5 October 1992
Daisy Knatchbull | |
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| Born | Daisy Isadora Louise Knatchbull 5 October 1992 |
| Education | Benenden School |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds (BA) |
| Occupations | Fashion designer, businesswoman |
| Partner | Giovanni Damiani (engaged) |
| Relatives | Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma (paternal grandmother) John Knatchbull, 7th Baron Brabourne (paternal grandfather) John Cowan (maternal grandfather) |
Early life and family
Knatchbull was born on 5 October 1992 to the Hon. Philip Knatchbull (born 1961) and Atalanta Cowan (born 1962). Her paternal grandparents are Patricia, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, and John, 7th Baron Brabourne.[1] Her maternal grandfather is photographer John Cowan. She is the great-granddaughter of Louis, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, First Sea Lord and the last Viceroy of India.[2] Her parents divorced in 2000. She has two younger half-brothers from her father's second marriage to Wendy Leach (born 1966), including Frederick "Freddy" Knatchbull (born 2003), known for his appearance on Made in Chelsea.[3][4] She also has a younger step sister Phoebe (born 1995, from her step mother's first marriage to Alexander John Wills). Through her father, she is a third cousin of William, Prince of Wales.
Knatchbull was educated at Benenden School[1] and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Leeds in 2015.[2]
In April 2026, Knatchbull and music executive Giovanni Damiani announced their engagement.[5]
Career
Knatchbull worked as assistant to the fashion director of The Sunday Times Style magazine and as communications director at H. Huntsman & Sons.[2] In 2017, Knatchbull gained press attention for wearing a morning suit in the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot.[6][7]
In 2019, Knatchbull launched Knatchbull, the first female-only tailor to have a shopfront on Savile Row.[8][9][10][11] In October 2024, The Deck rebranded as Knatchbull.[12] Knatchbull has dressed Catherine, Princess of Wales, India Hicks, Sarah, Duchess of York, Adjoa Andoh, Elizabeth Hurley, Jodie Whittaker, Melanie C and Olivia Arben.[6]