[1][2][3] English grew up "100 metres away from Shakespeare's birth place in Stratford-upon-Avon" and graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2011 with an MA in fashion design.
[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, English joined with other fashion designers to provide medical clothing to London hospitals.
[16][17][18] In 2019 she presented her archive collections in miniature in the Morley College Gallery.
[19] In 2012, English received Vauxhall Fashion Scout's Merit Award to recognize her participation in the 'Ones to Watch' show.
[22] In 2021, English was honored with the 'Leaders of Change' award from the British Fashion Council.