Lindka Cierach

In unit 4 there is a text about the fashion designer Lindka Cierach. In this post you can find out more information about her.



1. Read the text about her and complete the blanks with the correct form of the verb, past simple or present simple.

In 1979, Lindka 1. _______ (start) her Couture business, inspired by her love of luxurious fabrics, exquisite beadwork and embroidery.

She 2. _________ (be born) in Lesotho in a Polish-English family, she 3. _______ (spend) her early childhood in Africa. Later she was educated in England and following a period in Paris and at Vogue Magazine, she 4. __________ (decide) to do a Fashion degree at the London College of Fashion.

Lindka's first commission of a Wedding Dress for a Bahrainian Princess, was pivotal to her reputation throughout the Middle East.

A prestigious and select client base 5. _________ (grow) internationally through word of mouth and in 1986 Lindka was commissioned to design The Duchess of York's Wedding Dress. Over a billion people worldwide watched the wedding, establishing Lindka's standing internationally in British Couture.

Today, she 6. ________ (work) with her Design Team in her intimate Studio in South Kensington, London. Lindka's unwavering attention to detail and desire for perfection forms the foundations of the Brand's identity and is reflected in the highly skilled members of her Studio that she has personally trained.

Nowadays Lindka 7. ________ (design) for members of the British, European and Middle Eastern Royal Families as well as International Music and Film Personalities.

2. Now to find out more about her work go to her website and go to "collections" and have a look to see if you find something you like.  

I found a dress I really like it is in "Daywear" and it's style 2725,it  is a very colourful and happy dress. I think it would be lovely for a nice and warm sunny evening. I like it because I love bright colours and I like the combination and pink and orange.

What about you? Do you like anything?











ANSWER KEY

1)
1. started
2. was born
3. spent
4. decided
5. grew
6. works
7. designs