Christopher Bates Launches E-Commerce Platform

Canadian menswear designer, Christopher Bates, has launched his e-commerce platform, WWW.CHRISTOPHERBATES.COM, today with a celebratory pop-up sample sale of past collections in NordströmMatte Public Relations’ #nobadpress showroom, 6 Clarence Square, Toronto (RSVP to christopherbates@nordstrommatte.com). The new e-commerce website will provide customers access to select pieces of the collection including the Signature Kiss Collar Shirts in both men’s and women’s sizing and the new line of unisex Christopher Bates eyewear.

The Christopher Bates Signature Kiss Collar Shirt now available at WWW.CHRISTOPHERBATES.COM for $199.00 CAD in both men’s and women’s sizing

“The launch of my e-commerce platform is a way to seamlessly reach my customers from anywhere in the world. Over the last few years, I have focused on expanding my retail relationships in Canada and Italy, as well as the re-design of Air Canada’s uniforms. Now, with my new unisex eyewear line in addition to our exclusive partnership with Harry Rosen, I am excited give customers from around the world an opportunity to have access to the Christopher Bates items that have become my signature” says Christopher Bates.

In celebration of the Christopher Bates e-commerce launch, all purchases made between Wednesday June 14^th to Sunday June 18^thwill receive 20% off their order with the CBX20 promo code and a 10% discount toward the next purchase fromWWW.CHRISTOPHERBATES.COM. The exclusive Christopher Bates sample sale will be held in the #nobadpress showroom on Wednesday June 14^th, 2017 from 11AM – 7PM, with cocktail reception from 4PM – 7PM, with discounts of up to 70% off retail price.

The Arum, Orbis, Noctis eyewear styles from the Christopher Bates eyewear collection, now available atWWW.CHRISTOPHERBATES.COM for $295.00 CAD

“Outside of my bespoke suiting experience, a variety of shirts and accessories can now be purchased at any time - but expect this selection to grow. This is only the beginning and I look forward to adding new styles to the website in the coming months.” Bates adds.

MORE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER BATES

After training in Milan at legendary Istituto Marangoni, Christopher Bates launched his eponymous namesake menswear collection in 2008, immediately gaining traction with retailers, consumers, media, stylists and celebrities.

In 2014 Christopher Bates re-loacted to Milan, Italy, where his collections are now entirely designed and produced, by the top mills and manufactuers; making the Christopher Bates collection now proudly 100% made in Italy.

Over the past eight years Christopher Bates has held partnerships with leading retailers including Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Browns Shoes and a number of luxury specialty boutiques across Canada and Europe. Bates has also garnered media coverage from top-tier outlets including VOGUE Italia, Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, GQ Brazil, Elle, FASHION, SCHÖN!, Hello! Magazine, The Huffington Post, FLARE, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star and CTV, among many others.

Other notable recognitions include a feature as one of the top six menswear designers in Canada (SHARP Magazine), the only menswear designer in the Mercedes-Benz Start Up Program, naming rights as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential People (Alberta Youth Congress 2014), finalist for the Notable Awards for Fashion in Canada (Notable.ca 2014 and 2015) and most recently, three consecutive nominations for the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, CAFA, Canadian Menswear Designer of the Year in 2015, 2016 & 2017.