1. Is it an easy task to follow in the footsteps of such an artistic family [grandmother, Annette Nancarrow was a painter, sculpture and jewelry designer, whilst her husband was the well- known avant garde composer, Conlon Nancarrow], or is it simply in your blood, where creativity thrives and becomes your natural form of expression? […]
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1. HOW DID TAIANA DESIGN EVOLVE? Taiana Design was initially thought up when I was taught the ancient techniques of felting from my family in Germany. Years later, when asked by Francisco Costa to create fabric for him to make some custom pieces for the runway in a week, I brought out those skills […]
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1. WHAT EXACTLY IS ENTAILED IN YOUR PROFESSION AS AN ART DIRECTOR AND SET DESIGNER? DO YOU GET THE FINAL WORD? We help create and enhance the environmentIn which the model or talents are in. It can be a set in a studio or on location. Of course I wish I had the final […]
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1. WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE (CONSCIOUS OR UNCONSCIOUS) TO BECOME AN ART DIRECTOR? It was really all unconscious. The studios and clients I started working for, always required some sort of art direction, so it evolved naturally as I learnt on the job. The role of art director became more exciting as I began […]
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This exceptional show featured the following designers: Carla Zampatti (celebrating 50 years in the industry), Alex Perry, Martin Grant, Yeojin Bae and Christopher Esber. Not only was this show the only one I chose to attend to this year (mainly due to an early start time and being 4 months pregnant), but these designers are […]
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Christianna Heideman’s DAMSELFLY has long been a name etched in my memory. It conjures images of fairytale princesses of epic proportions, ethereal beauties hand dipped in gold and stunningly delicate jewellery made from precious stones. Not only has Christianna made a name for herself creating these gorgeous pieces of jewellery, but has now branched […]
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It is absolutely mind-boggling to realise just how influential David Bowie has been in popular culture for the past several decades. Not only has he significantly influenced modern day music – quoted as being one of punk’s most seminal influences, blurring the lines between glam rock, punk rock and pop – he is also an […]
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Matcho Suba is refreshingly startling, exciting and daring. Snapping the fashion crowd awake from their monochrome daze, Suba’s collection strutted onto the catwalk with a bang. Waist hugging mesh skirts and striped crop tops; electric red embossed leather fringed skirts; orange and black panelled dresses with tulle; and rose gold sleeved shift dresses – the outfits screamed […]
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Alice McCall’s graphic prints of lipstick laden pouts, embellished manicures and skiers have become a cult fashion item. With boxed shapes coupled with satin and lace shorts or sexy crop tops and high waisted skirts, the look is colourful, playful, sassy and unique.
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Colourful power suiting and petite collared dresses dominated Yeojin Bae’s YB J’Aime collection. It was pretty yet dynamic, feminine yet bold with clean lines and punchy prints throughout. Cobalt, peach, cherry and orange popped onto the catwalk. Another gorgeous exhibition from an equally gorgeous designer.
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