Life and Career
Breton was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Breton is self taught and never went to design school. He began designing at the age of eleven but grew up, as a performer, in the entertainment industry.
In 1996, as a model, Breton moved to New York after a request by Versus and KCD to cast for the New York fashion week Spring 1997 Collection shows at 7th on Sixth. As a model, Breton was photographed by top photographers and directors Len Prince, Hype Williams, Thom Oliphant, Joseph Kahn to name a few. Breton in 1998 was featured in David Barton Gym's "Look Better Naked" campaign, photographed by Len Prince.
Living in New York, Breton got his start (in fashion) as a stylist for Barney's. His clients included Kylie Minogue, Celine Dion, and Linda Evangelista. As Breton worked with these stars, he eventually fell into the design world.
Breton studied at Circle in the Square theatre school on Broadway. and The Juilliard School Breton performed on Broadway at the Henry Millers Theatre. Breton as a dancer worked with Paula Abdul. Breton acted as a fashion photographer from the years 2000–2004; this work is subject of a book named Fantôme 2000 – 2004. Breton became the promo voice of ESPN Extreme Sports and ABC Sports Breton left the entertainment industry in to launch Malan Breton Collection
In 2005, Breton was one of twelve new designers to watch for on the New York runway in Women's Wear Dailies cheat sheet.
Malan Breton has dressed celebrities from the worlds of television, music, film, and Broadway including: Minnie Driver, Ricki Lake, Martha Plimpton, and Nikki Blonsky. Malan Breton Collection was noted as InStyle Magazines look of the day, worn by American Actress Katrina Bowden
Malan Breton Collection expanded in 2008 to include Malan Breton Accessories. Breton is known for his simple shift dresses made in elegant materials and for his slouchy pajama pants
In 2010 Breton expanded to include Malan Breton Homme (Men) Breton's Mens collection has been worn by Nolan Gerard Funk, Anoop Desai, Featured in Elle, L'uomo Vogue, Daman, Blackbook.
Breton's first two Mercedes Benz Fashion Week official Bryant Park fashion shows were sponsored by Michael Buble and Warner/ Reprise
In 2010 Breton starred opposite Academy Award winner Celeste Holme in "My Guaranteed Student Loan"; the film was a special selection at the Cannes Film Festival.
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