Wayne Hemingway

Wayne Hemingway is a multi-disciplinary designer and broadcaster who first rose to prominence by co-founding the iconic label Red or Dead. Originally launched from a London market stall, the brand secured the Street Style Designer of the Year award from the British Fashion Council for three consecutive years. Following the sale of the business, he established HemingwayDesign with a commitment to making high-quality, sustainable aesthetics accessible to a wider audience. His work spans a vast range of sectors, from urban regeneration projects like the Staiths South Bank housing development to designing uniforms for Transport for London and McDonald’s. His recent commercial activities include the creation of Charity Super.Mkt, a successful initiative that brings circular fashion to the high street through pop-up shops in major retail centres such as Old Bond Street. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with major global brands including Sony, Coca-Cola, and Nissan, while also revitalising British institutions through projects like the reopening of Dreamland in Margate. Beyond his commercial success, he remains dedicated to social responsibility through schemes like Starter for Ten, which provides essential support to creative entrepreneurs. Wayne is a highly engaging speaker who draws on decades of experience in retail, manufacturing, and urban planning. Organisations book him for his unique ability to explain how design-led thinking and ethical business practices can revitalise brands and build stronger communities. He offers audiences a practical perspective on how to integrate circular economy principles into modern commercial strategies. On stage, Wayne Hemingway is best known for talks on Reputation, Branding & Marketing, Innovation, Energy & Sustainability, Retail and Esg & Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Wayne Hemingway is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Wayne Hemingway travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Wayne Hemingway would approach your audience.