Philip Bucknell

Philip Bucknell has a diverse work experience in creative and event management roles. Philip is currently serving as the International Creative Director at AVANTGARDE Group since July 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Creative Director at AVANTGARDE Group from July 2022 to August 2023.

Before joining AVANTGARDE, Philip worked as a Creative Director at BATIK, a multi-disciplinary event and experience agency, from June 2018 to July 2022.

Philip also served as the Creative & Marketing Director at Frost Productions New York & Boston, a high-end production company, from November 2015 to March 2018. During their time at Frost Productions, Philip managed clients such as The Met Costume Gala, The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York Public Library, Refinery 29, MOMA, New York Botanical Gardens, Nike, Adidas, American Museum Of Natural History, New York Fashion Week, Calvin Klein, and Tiffany & Co.

Additionally, Philip worked as a Producer and Creative Director in the freelance sector, specializing in fashion events, from January 2004 to September 2016. Notable projects include L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, and Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Week.

In EMG Event Management Group, Philip served as a Creative Director from June 2011 to October 2015. Philip had a short role as a Brand Manager (Consultant on Secondment) at American Apparel from January 2011 to June 2011. Philip also worked as the Head of Events + Public Relations at Cambridge Clothing Co from August 2009 to December 2010.

Philip Bucknell obtained a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing & Management from Swinburne University of Technology from 2005 to 2009. Before attending university, they attended Marcellin College from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, from 1996 to 1999, they attended St. Joseph's Marist Brothers College. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their time at Marcellin College and St. Joseph's Marist Brothers College.