Christopher Bates is a Canadian menswear designer.

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bates completed a Bachelor of Arts program at the University of British Columbia and went on to complete a Management Certificate in Marketing Communications at British Columbia Institute of Technology. After working in the Vancouver marketing industry for five years he moved to Milan to study Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni. After graduating he founded the Christopher Bates brand in Canada in 2008, and has since relocated to Milan where he designs and oversees management operations.

The personality and aesthetic of the Christopher Bates brand has been recognized for its contemporary European tailoring and bespoke details. A recurring signature style in his collections is the 'Romeo' dress shirt which features a kiss print on the collar. The brand has seen partnerships with Holt Renfrew, Gotstyle, Gilt, and collaborative projects with Browns and Air Canada.

His clothing has been worn by Greg Bryk, Kristopher Higgins, Ramin Karimloo, John Boyega, Jordan Weller, Charlie Carrick, Tygh Runyan, Alex Di Giorgio, Craig Olejnik, Gennaro Laccarino, and Ron MacLean.

Awards
2012 Mercedes-Benz StartUp Program Feature Designer

2014 Included as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Influential People

2014 Notable Award for Fashion in Canada

2015 CAFA Menswear Designer of the Year Award Nomination