Ken Downing

Ken Downing is the Senior Vice President and Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus. He works with many leaders in the fashion industry as well as esteemed designers like Zac Posen and Stella McCartney to ...Show More

Ken Downing is the Senior Vice President and Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus. He works with many leaders in the fashion industry as well as esteemed designers like Zac Posen and Stella McCartney to bring luxury and style to Neiman Marcus. He is a staple at international Fashion Weeks and an author and regular speaker for the fashion industry. Many news and media outlets feature him for his insider perspectives on everything from the fashion business world to seasonal trends for men and women.Mr. Downing maintains a regular presence in Neiman Marcus' own published magazine, the book and on the website, neimanmarcus.com. He is a frequent contributor to the Neiman Marcus blog, as well as Neiman Marcus social media feeds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.A native of Seattle, Washington, Mr. Downing was educated at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where he studied fashion and apparel design. He is on the board of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation. Mr. Downing resides in Dallas, Texas. He is an avid collector and connoisseur of 20th Century contemporary furniture and art. His expansive collections and well-appointed style have been featured in numerous national publications. Hide