Tag: Interview
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Interview: CHANEL JOAN ELKAYAM
We caught up with the designer right after her AW19 show – which was opened by transgender model Munroe Bergdorf and Kate Grant in spectacular fashion. Here are Chanel’s thoughts… What are the inspirations behind the new collection? The vibe or inspiration for my AW19 collection was about an independent woman with a sovereign mind…
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GAYEON LEE: INTERVIEW
Rhiannon D’Averc spoke to South Korean designer Gayeon Lee after her presentation, her second during the official LFW schedule. Can you tell us about the new collection? This is my Autumn/Winter ’19, and it has been my second time showing on the London Fashion Week official schedule. I was very happy, and I’m very happy…
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A LEGACY OF SKULLS: GARY JAMES MCQUEEN
Rhiannon D’Averc spoke to Gary James McQueen about his silk scarf range, future plans, and the legacy of working with his late uncle, Alexander McQueen. Gary James McQueen does not resemble his late uncle so much that you might notice him on the street. However, once you are given the name, it’s easy to spot…
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Interview: J.WON
Rhiannon D’Averc grabbed some time in the LFW Designer Showrooms to chat with Jiwon Ree, the designer behind label J.won, before she returned to her home of South Korea. Talk me through the current collection. It’s about the circus, as you can see. Lots of animal print, trying to integrate a print into my collection.…
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SARAH REGENSBURGER INTERVIEW
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Sarah Regensburger, a designer whose pieces stood out to us at the recent Hackney Fashion Wick show (Issue 31). Here, she tells us all about the pineapple leather she uses to make her vegan-friendly range, her background as a designer, and her plans for the future of her brand, The…
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Interview: SUSKI SUE
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Suski Sue, the designer behind label Black Doll Boutique, to discover which bands inspire her aesthetic and why she chose to move to London from her native Finland. Tell me about Black Doll Boutique? Basically, I’m mainly self-taught. I’ve been doing lots of sewing since I was a kid. I…
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Interview: NORMAN BUSIGU
Rachel Parker caught up with Norman Busigu, model and winner of Face of Fashion4Africa UK 2018, to discuss Afrocentrism, self-confidence and balancing modelling with a career in law. How did you first get into modelling? It’s a funny story. Firstly, it was my interest in arts generally, especially spoken word. When I was at university…
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INTERVIEW: ADAM FROST
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Adam Frost, an inspiring designer from Brighton whose work definitely does not conform to the norm. With a bubbly, infectious laugh that fills the room and the ability to talk at a million miles per hour, this is one personality you’ll wish you had the chance to meet yourself. Let’s…
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Interview: SERENA MARIJA
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Serena Marija to talk about life, acting, modelling, writing, and everything else Serena has been up to since they shot together as part of a graduate project years ago. Let’s start from the beginning. We worked together a while ago – I think it was 2010? How have you been…
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Interview: ALYCIA MARIE DEAN JOHNS
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with one half of the team behind Holidolls, to discuss the brand, how it came about, and how it’s empowering women to add a little sparkle to their lives. Tell me about the history of the brand. It started about four years ago, with me and my best friend – my…
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Interview: JUAN PALOMINO
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with one of the most inspiring and talented designers we’ve seen in a while, to get the lowdown on what’s next for his brand – and why he’ll be a big player in fashion seasons to come. Tell me about your background – you’re from Peru? Yes, I’m from Peru, and…
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Interview: SEJAL ANUJAH SHAH
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with a designer who is successfully fusing Western and Eastern design, to talk about culture, ethics, and her journey into the world of fashion. How long have you been a designer? Technically, in my business, 18 months – but actually, since I was nine! I’m 25 now, so a long time.…
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INTERVIEW: LOUISE ALLISON
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Louise Allison, the creative mind behind Louise Rose Couture, to talk about style, retro fashion, and brides. Tell me about your background – when did you start designing? I started off designing dresses from the age of about 15 – I’m 32 now, so quite a while! I went straight…
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Interview: NATALIA ZOBOVA
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with the designer behind NatalyCouture, to discuss her amazing path into the fashion industry (via styling, personal shopping, dancing, and even real estate) and her plans for the future. How long were you working as a stylist? One year – I graduated from the London College of Style and then I…
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IS IT WORTH IT?
Ellie Dyson asked artists whether their degree was worth it. Here’s what they had to say… PATRICK COLHOUN – CERAMICIST – @PATRICKCOLHOUN Can you tell me about your work? My work is contemporary ceramic sculpture which I sell mostly into the contemporary art market. My work is mostly ceramic, however I combine it with other,…
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Interview: LISA DARBAN
Our ‘Tropicana’ editorial for this issue features the work of florist and accessories designer Lisa Darban. Rhiannon D’Averc caught up with her to find out what it’s like to work with a living material. How did you get into working with flowers? I actually got the flower-arranging bug when I was very young from my…
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Interview: FRANCESCA R PALUMBO
Rhiannon D’Averc caught up with Francesca R Palumbo, a designer with Hundred Showroom, to talk about her exciting Beauty in Poison collection – one of the most interesting uses of knitwear we’ve seen. So, tell me, how long have you been a designer? Well, I graduated last year from Middlesex Uni and then I started…
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PURE LONDON INTERVIEWS
Rhiannon D’Averc spoke to some of the stallholders at Pure London to get an idea of what their journey has been, how they benefit from attending the trade show, and what exciting things they’ll have to show us in the future. 100 Hail Marys Tell us about your brand and how you got started? It…
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Interview: BATE NATE H
London born music artist and fashion influencer Bate Nate H, or, ‘Prince Nate,’ has been making strides in the London underground music scene for the past four years. He has worked with brands like ASOS and Fire Chulo and has 31K followers on Instagram. He is an artist who has forged a fruitful, unique career…
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Interview: NATHALIE COSTE
Just what brings a French designer to set up shop in London? We sat down with Nathalie Coste, whose exciting eponymous label hits a lot of cultural touchstones, to talk about her aesthetic, her sourcing, and how her fashion career brought her to her current style. Explain your background for us, and how you got…