Esme Young

Esme Young (born 1949) is an English fashion designer and television presenter. Since 2016, she has been a judge on the BBC reality series "The Great British Sewing Bee".
Early life and education.
Young attended a convent school where she learnt to draw and sew. She later attended Central St Martins, at the time called Saint Martins School of Art, where she met fellow fashion designer Willie Walters.
Career.
Swanky Modes.
In 1972, Young, along with fellow fashion designers Judy Dewsbury, Melanie Herberfield, and Willie Walters, founded a shop in Camden Town called Swanky Modes. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s Swanky Modes clothing appeared in "Vogue", "Nova", "Honey" and "The Face". Their clothing was also photographed by Helmut Newton, David Bailey, Nick Knight, and John Swannell.
Film & Television.
Young has made costumes for many films including "The Beach", "Bridget Jones' Diary", and "Trainspotting".
Since 2016, Young has been a judge on "The Great British Sewing Bee".
Other.
She currently teaches at Central St Martins and is involved in a project called "Exploding Fashion" which highlights the importance of pattern cutting.