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- Full Name Magnus Walker
- Occupation Fashion Designer & Car Collector
- Nationality British-American
- Birthplace Sheffield, England, UK
- Birth Date Jul 07, 1967
- Age 57 Years, 0 Months
Magnus Walker | Biography
Owns Car Collection & Owned Former Clothing Brand SeriousWalker started his fashion designer career as a stall vendor on Venice Beach. He began by purchasing cheap clothes from flea markets and then resewed and customized them to sell at a higher rate. Eventually, as his business grew, he launched his clothing brand, Serious. And, soon, the brand became a huge success, and his clothes were worn by various famous personalities, including Alice Cooper, Bruce Wills, etc. However, as of 2021, the company has stopped its productions due to financial troubles.
Walker is a former fashion designer and an avid car collector. He is best known for designing clothes for several famous Hollywood artists like Bruce Wills and Madonna.
Who is Magnus Walker?
Walker is the founder and co-owner of the clothing brand, Serious, alongside his wife, Karen. He is also a published writer. His autobiography book, 'Urban Outlaw: Dirt Don't Slow You Down,' was published on 1 June 2017. The book reflects on his journey from Britain to the United States and becoming a successful fashion designer and car collector.
Walker started his fashion designer career as a stall vendor on Venice Beach. He began by purchasing cheap clothes from flea markets and then resewed and customized them to sell at a higher rate. Eventually, as his business grew, he launched his clothing brand, Serious. And, soon, the brand became a huge success, and his clothes were worn by various famous personalities, including Alice Cooper, Bruce Wills, etc. However, as of 2021, the company has stopped its productions due to financial troubles.
Besides fashion designing, Magnus Walker is an automobile enthusiast and owns one of the world's most astonishing car collections. He was first tempted towards cars in 1977 when he visited Earl Court Motor Show in London with his father. Thus, as a child, he developed a strong love and passion for sports cars and racing. Walker purchased his first Porsche 911 at the age of 25. And currently, 54 years old, he is the owner of 25 Porsche.
Early Age
In Sheffield, England, Magnus Walker was born on 7 July 1967. He belonged to a middle-class family in Sheffield, where the only motorized vehicles he saw were tractors and trucks used for agriculture. Walker dropped out of school in 1982 and never graduated. Instead, he worked several small jobs and moved places to find a better one. Finally, seeing no better future in England, he decided to move to the USA. Thus, in 1986, Walker entered America.
Wife
The British car enthusiast married his late wife Karen Ann Caid Walker in 1994. The couple first met after Magnus launched his clothing line. At that time, Karen was also a fashion designer and owned her own clothing line Hoochie Clothing. But later, she gave up her brand and teamed up with Magnus Walker and co-owned Serious clothing brand. The couple was married for 21 years before Karen passed away on 28 October 2015.
On 31 October 2015, after three days after the demise of Karen, Magnus Walker shared a heartfelt message on his Facebook account. He talked about the importance of his wife in his life. He wrote, "My life will never be the same again - although my Lil Georgia Peach will always been in my heart." Further, he dedicated his autobiography to Karen for her continuous support throughout his journey.
Net Worth
Walker has earned high fame and popularity for his astonishing collection of Porsche cars. As of 2021, he has housed 25 Porsches in Los Angeles. The total value of these cars is approximately $7.5 million.
Apart from cars, he owned a successful clothing line, Serious. The company operated for 15 years, and throughout its success, Walker amassed a total net worth is approximately $19.2 million.
