Your complete guide to Peter Dundas' iconic fashion world rise

Born in Oslo, now based in Los Angeles, Peter Dundas is inarguably one of the most eminent fashion designers to come from Norway. An A-list favourite for occasions such as the Met Gala and the Academy Awards, Dundas' flamboyant designs have been donned by Beyoncé, Bella Hadid and Michelle Obama, to name a few. The road leading up to founding his own label in 2017 with his partner Evangelo Bousis includes decades of praised work in the industry, and it's a journey worth reminiscing.

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The beloved designer spent his early childhood in Norway and moved to the United States when he was 14. Embarking on a journey towards the fashion industry in his late teens, Dundas went to study fashion design at Parsons in New York City. After graduating in 1990, college was followed by a move to Paris, where Dundas started working as an assistant costume designer for the Comedie Française. In 1992, Dundas dipped his toes into the world of high fashion for the first time, as he became a design assistant at Jean Paul Gaultier.

After honing his skills at the iconic French maison for eight years, at the turn of the century, Dundas left to become the chief designer at Christian Lacroix. The influence Lacroix had on Dundas is visible in his designs to this day, manifesting in his use of bold prints and vibrant colours.

In 2002, Dundas was offered a position as the head designer for Roberto Cavalli, and the bustling streets of Paris changed into Florence's breathtaking, historic scenery.

"The greatness of the city, which unfolds in the morning hours, is humbling and challenges me to make my mark. But it also provokes me, and permits a certain naughty, punk side of me to unfold," Dundas told British Vogue of his time at the acclaimed Italian house.

After polishing his sartorial know-how at Cavalli for three years, Dundas was snatched by Emanuel Ungaro, becoming the creative director of the French Maison.

Giving the brand a vigorous refresh with his signature coquettish aesthetic while keeping Ungaro's legacy intact, Dundas presented three strong collections for the brand before departing in 2007. Hot property in the fashion industry, by October 2008, Dundas was already snagged by another eminent Italian house.

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Dundas became the artistic director for Emilio Pucci, and a spokesman for the brand praised its' new leader in a statement: "Peter Dundas, who is one of the most promising designers of his generation, possesses a creative talent and personality that fit with Pucci's spirit and with its colourful and modern identity."

At Pucci, Dundas developed an after-dark flair that's apparent in his designs today as well. "I wanted to explore the nightlife part of the label. I found all this fringing that reminded me of Oriental opium dens and when I started working with gold jacquards, gold lace - it's nocturnal, a bit dangerous," Dundas told British Vogue.

Dundas remained at the helm of Pucci until 2015 before he returned to Roberto Cavalli. This time, however, as the creative director. Filling the iconic Italian designer's shoes probably felt less daunting due to his earlier stint at the house, and Dundas himself described his return as "a homecoming".

Breathing a breezy, 1970s feel into the illustrious Italian house, Dundas' designs for Cavalli stayed true to his elaborate use of colour, pattern and sparkle. Putting his skills in creating sexy and sleek eveningwear to great use, Roberto Cavalli by Peter Dundas pieces were the red carpet go-to for the likes of Beyoncé, Ciara and Kim Kardashian.

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Nonetheless, Dundas' homecoming at Cavalli lasted only for a little bit over a year, as the creative director announced his departure from the house in 2016. However, Dundas wasn't about to depart the industry, as a year later, he founded his own label 'Dundas' with Evangelo Bousis, a partner in life and work.

Since then, Dundas has kept dressing his star-studded clientele and providing show-stopping pieces, the latest being Mary J. Blige's scintillating Super Bowl style, swathed in 10,000 Swarovski crystals.