Geoffrey Mac

Who is Geoffrey Mac?

Geoffrey Mac is an American fashion designer. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned his BFA in 1999. It was in Chicago where the Geoffrey Mac brand was officially launched in 2002, selling to top retailers that included Marshall Field's flagship store, who recognized Mac with the "Distinction in Design Award". It was, however, the Patricia Field boutique in New York City that was first to place an order for his latex designs.

In 2003, the Fashion Group International selected Mac for the "Style Makers & Rule Breakers Award for Apparel". In 2004, he was further recognized in the Chicago Tribune as the "Young Designer of the Year". One of his designs was acquired for the permanent collection of the Chicago Historical Museum.

Mac moved to New York City in 2004, where he worked briefly with the prominent designer Cynthia Rowley. It was not long before he established himself independently and developed a following. His designs found a particularly successful niche with music stars and performers. Zaldy Goco, an influential fashion designer consults with Geoffrey, for his expertise constructing complicated garments and use of difficult materials, such as latex. The two have collaborated on assorted high profile projects. Geoffrey Mac's designs and/or constructions for Zaldy have been worn by celebrities such as Lady Gaga for her Monster Ball Tour, Scissor Sisters, Deee-Lite, Lil' Kim, and Britney Spears for her 2011 Femme Fatale Tour. His designs were featured in the book Generation Fetish by Lee Higgs and major publications including Rolling Stone, V magazine, WWD, US Magazine, and Billboard.com.