Antonio Maurizio Grioli is an Italian origin fashion designer and Dean of School of Fashion, Pearl Academy. He has lived and studied out of England which helped him develop an eclectic signature, accuracy for details, and a new-age approach to design. His curiosity and aptitude to learn about the various facets of design have allowed him to win two prestigious competitions, namely the 2003 Award as the 'Young Designer of The Year' in Bristol and the 2008 Award of being an 'Emerging Talent in Rome.'