Mark Fast moved to London in 2002 to study at Central Saint Martins. He completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008. Mark has collaborated with Stuart Vevers for Loewe, Bora Aksu, Christian Louboutin, Swarovski, Atelier Swarovski, Christian Louboutin, Topshop, Pinko, Crazy Horse Paris, Woolmark and Aldo Rise.

Mark designs his knits by hand on a domestic knitting machine. His work is formed onto the body as he knits. He has devised innovative stitching techniques, blending lycra with the finest luxurious yarns creating new exciting textures. He is inspired by the endless possibilities of lycra yarns, sculpting areas of tension and areas of volume over the body.