Androgyny seems to be a recurring theme within your collections, is this something you consider whilst you create or is it a subconscious decision?
I don't really focus on androgyny. I think my idea of femininity might differ from the standard or commercial norm but the focus is never to blur the gender boundaries.
You tend to design in muted colour palettes and accent in bolder hues, is there a particular reason for this?
No not really, I tend to choose colours on gut instinct. What feels right in the moment and what suits the collection.
I find your collections are rather futuristic, when viewing your a/w13 and s/s14 collections I envision these powerful women descending from space craft, what were your intentions in producing these clothes?
I'm always interested in things that feel modern and new rather than things that are literally futuristic. I like creating things that feel close enough to reality and familiarity but that are also far enough into the near future to feel new.
Would you say that you design for a specific woman/belonging to a specific subculture?
No not at all. I don't ever have a specific woman in mind, or a "muse". I sell to stores in various countries, the focus of my work and brand development is not focused on one specific culture.
Do you design according to your own visual aesthetic/to fit your own taste and would you ever wear your own designs?
No I do not design based on my own aesthetic. (I wear jeans and t-shirts most days) I do on occasion wear one of my own coats to keep warm but that's about as far as it goes.
Hope that's ok.
Thomas
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