Anne Tyrell dedicated more than five decades to the fashion industry. Latterly holding a string of positions including member of the British Fashion Council advisory board. Chairman of its colleges council and member of design charity Texprint’s management council.

She began her career as a pattern cutter after studying fashion at the Royal College of Art from 1957 to 1960. She went on to become director of design at clothing supplier John Marks from 1963 to 1982. Developing her own self-titled collection.

For more than 20 years between 1974 and 1995. Anne Tyrell was a senior tutor at the Royal College of Art, after which she became visiting professor. During that time she established her own fashion and interior design consultancy, working across womenswear, menswear, sportswear, kidswear, accessories and corporate clothing. In 2000 she designed the London Underground uniform that is still in use today.

In 2008 she was awarded an MBE by the Queen for her contribution to the British fashion industry. 

Also Anne Tyrell has an honorary Master’s degree from the University for the Creative Arts. A honorary fellowship from the Chartered Society of Designers. Awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Norwich University of the Arts in 2013 and received a Graduate Fashion Week Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.