Samuel Ross

He is known for founding the fashion label A-COLD-WALL*,[2] Industrial Design studio SR_A SR_A,[3] and the Black British Artists Grants Programme.

[buzzword][citation needed] Ross was born in the Brixton neighbourhood of London, United Kingdom to second generation Windrush parents of Caribbean descent.

[11][12] After graduating from university, Ross worked as a graphic and product designer for various commercial and industrial companies.

[13][14] In 2014 Ross independently founded A-COLD-WALL*, a fashion label, self-described as a "material study for social architecture.

[25][26] The programme has independently provided 50 artists with funding, connecting the next generation of talent to global institutions.

[46][47][48] Ross was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to fashion.