Joe Casely-Hayford was born in 1956 in Ghana.
At an early age his family moved to England where he later took up work as an apprentice to a Savile Row tailor.
In 1974, Joe started studying at the Tailor and Cutter Academy.
Then in 1975, he joined Central St. Martin's School of Art.
Casely-Hayford soon became known in the music industry as a fashion designer for rock groups.
In 1984, Joe founded his own label for menswear.
The following year he expanded into womenswear.
Casely-Hayford designed the clothing for U2 for their world tour in 1992.
Other high-profile clients include Tori Amos, Liam Gallagher, Lou Reed and Mica Paris.
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