Recently I got to speed-interview NZ fashion designer Juliette Hogan for 'one of my day jobs'(!); sometime writer for ONCE'IT.
Editorial Assistant by day; online copywriter/painfully pedantic editor by night. It's rough out here on the coalface. (I joke...!)
(You can read the original ONCE'IT article here.)
I found Juliette's answers really inspiring - and particularly concurred with her choice of French design talent Phoebe Philo as an industry stand-out. I remember being mildly devastated when I heard that Philo had resigned from Chloé in the early 'noughties, so was only too pleased to hear she had recently (ish) taken the reins at Céline. But I digress.
The point of the exercise is - it's always interesting gaining an insight into the minds of these insanely creative types and a glimpse at what fuels their inspiration. I'm off to check out Juliette's blog recommendations now in fact... happy reading.
QUESTIONS FOR JULIETTE:
1.In an industry saturated with creativity, which designers (either here or overseas) stand out to you as truly unique?
Phoebe Philo, Hannah McGibbon, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Taylor.
2.Over the years, who has informed your own design aesthetic?
Loads of people, my family, my friends, my tutors, my peers. Everyone has an impact in some way or another.
3.If the Juliette Hogan label were a song, which song would best describe it?
At the moment? The song would be James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream or My Cloud by Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx
Phoebe Philo, Hannah McGibbon, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Taylor.
2.Over the years, who has informed your own design aesthetic?
Loads of people, my family, my friends, my tutors, my peers. Everyone has an impact in some way or another.
3.If the Juliette Hogan label were a song, which song would best describe it?
At the moment? The song would be James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream or My Cloud by Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx
4.What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning and keep designing collection after collection?
Making yet another pretty dress....taking another step towards my end goal.
5. Along your travels, what has been the most impressive retail fit out or window display you’ve encountered?
My favorite store in the world is Liberty's in London. Love, love, love that place.
6. Complete this sentence: “I would be incredibly excited to find a photo of _____________ wearing a Juliette Hogan piece.”
“I would be incredibly excited to find a photo of Clemence Posey wearing a Juliette Hogan piece.”
7.Blog or website that most inspires you:
Liebemarlene Vintage, What Katie Ate, Saipua.
For a looksie at Juliette's latest creations, visit: www.juliettehogan.com.
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