Beatrix Ong
Beatrix Ong was born in London, England.

After graduating from high school in Hong Kong and England, Beatrix enrolled in Central St. Martins and London School of Communication in London. She later moved to New York to study at The Fashion Institute of Technology and returned to London where she was accepted into the renowned Cordwainers College, London.

Her experience ranges from interning at the Fashion Department of US magazine Harpers Bazaar to designing for Jimmy Choo - an affirmation of her solid pedigree in fashion.

Wanting to push the boundaries of beautiful shoemaking was always at the heart of Ong’s decision to go solo. Another reason was the challenge of making shoes that were comfortable enough for women to wear during the day, yet special enough for them to carry on wearing in the evening.

With intense ambition, September 2002 saw Beatrix Ong realise her dreams and her first collection was launched at London Fashion Week. It immediately caught the imagination of international press and buyers alike, leading to over 30 prestigious stockists worldwide in its first season.

2002, Sept: Beatrix Ong shoes launch at The Metropolitan Hotel, London during London Fashion Week.

2003, Sept: Beatrix Ong shoes are seen on the catwalks in London and New York at Maria Chen and Temperley.

Oct: The Independent Newspaper names Ong as one of the 10 Leading Shoe Designers amongst Manolo Blahnik and Patrick Cox.

2004, March: The front cover of Shoo Magazine hails Beatrix as ‘The New Choo’.

Oct: The flagship Beatrix Ong boutique opens in the charming area of Primrose Hill in London.

2005, March: Beatrix creates shoes exclusively for the launch of Pringle of Scotland’s first show during Milan Fashion Week.

April: The Financial Times commissions - ‘With a Spring in Her Step’ which is displayed in the London offices of the Financial Times.

April: Ong creates an illustration for Buena Vista International and its film release ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’. The illustration is showcased at ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Science Museum Exhibition’ in London.

2006, March: ‘made’, a Fair-Trade project using designs by Beatrix Ong launched in April 2006. The shoes will be available from retail outlets including Topshop in London’s Oxford Street.

Sept: Beatrix Ong worked together with acclaimed British artist, Natasha Law to create an exclusive illustration for the new shoeboxes that are available in store and through stockists worldwide.

Beatrix Ong provides shoes for Ashley Isham's Spring Summer 2007 catwalk show in London.

2007, OCT: The Beatrix Ong flagship boutique moves to the exquisite Burlington Arcade, Central London