Roger Saul
Roger Saul | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1950 (age 75) Lottisham, Somerset, England |
| Education | Wells Cathedral School Kingswood School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | founder of the Mulberry fashion label |
| Spouse | Monty |
| Children | 3 |
Roger John Saul (born July 1950) is a British businessman, the founder of the Mulberry fashion label.[1]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Roger John Saul was born in July 1950,[2] in Lottisham, Somerset.[3] His father worked for Clarks Shoes in Street, Somerset.[4] He was educated at Wells Cathedral School, followed by Kingswood School in Bath.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]He won a scholarship to study business at Westminster College in London and worked as a trainee buyer for John Michael, the 1960s Carnaby Street fashion innovator.[3]
Saul founded Mulberry in 1971 with his mother Joan, but was ousted in 2002.[1]
Saul owns the 300-acre Sharpham Park estate organic farm and the Kilver Court shopping centre, in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.[1]
Sharpham Park produces 500 tonnes of organic spelt a year, and supplies Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He is married to Monty, a former Dior model,[1][5] and they met at a Paris fashion show.[4] They have three sons together, William, Cameron, and Freddie.[3]
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