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Wright, Matthew
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Matthew Wright studied at GSA in the 1980s and modelled in the fashion show in 1985. He won second prize in the Scottish Woollen Industry competition for knitwear in session 1985-86, and won a trip to Idea-Como in Italy in 1987-88.
Matthew worked in textile design then moved into costume design for theatre. He has designed costumes for a wide range of shows and musicals, and in 2009 was nominated for an Olivier Award for the West end production of La Cage Aux Folles.
Sources: GSA Annual Report 1985-86 and 1987-88 GOV/1/12; V&M https://tinyurl.com/yccyj23e; Funny Girl http://www.funnygirlthemusical.co.uk/creative/matthew-wright/; The Independent https://tinyurl.com/yck9qv8
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