BASSO & BROOKE
Name: Basso & Brooke is the label of Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke.
Design background: The duo won Fashion Fringe in September 2004 and have been showing independently at LFW from February 2005. The launch of the resort collection for SS10 has proven to be a boost not just in terms of sales, but also in opening other areas of development.
What is your signature style?“Playful, subversive, individual.”
Designer name: Margaret Howell
Origin: Surrey, England.
Career highlight: “The move to Wigmore Street in 2002 which coincided with a conscious decision to update the brand image and logo. The move also gave an opportunity to endorse a personal choice of British design, through exhibitions and retailing both vintage and new products alongside the women’s and men’s clothing collections.”
Design signatures: “Enduring quality, contemporary clothes for men and women.”
How would you describe the Margaret Howell woman? “Independent and discerning.”
What is inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “Beach stripes and loose fit.”
What’s new for you this season? “Loafers.”
Where do you go in London to seek ideas for a forthcoming collection? “Art and photographic exhibitions.”
As fashion fuses ever closer with art, film and music, how has London’s vibrant cultural scene influenced your SS11 collection?“All of these things are a constant influence, but I couldn’t say what or why.”
Designer name: Julien Macdonald
Origin: “I’m from a little town called Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.”
Career highlights: “Meeting the Queen to receive an OBE.”
Stockists: Harrods and various boutiques worldwide.
What he says: “My designs are sexy, high octane, powerful and liberating.”
Name three things that are inspiring you at the moment: “Helmut Newton is a constant reference for every collection. I never tire of looking at his visions of strong and sexy women. Secondly, the filmWhite Mischief with Greta Scacchi. I love the juxtaposition of cultures: tribal versus 1940s glamour. Greta Scacchi has an uncompromisingly strong and sexy character, even if it causes her downfall, and the costumes are sublime. I also find Histoire d'O, (The story of O) inspirational. It is a film by Just Jaeckin, the same director asEmmanuelle. Even though the dialogue is rather outdated, the bare breasted gowns, S&M collars and cuffs by Cartier are wildly erotic.”
Who is your ideal customer? “I love confident women who are not afraid of their sexuality: Charlize Theron, Angelica Huston, Charlotte Rampling... I love women so my list is endless.”
A visitor is in London for an afternoon. Where would you recommend they go? “The permanent jewellery exhibition at the V&A has just re-opened. It’s utterly magnificent. Above all, the size of the diamonds will blow you away...”
Design background: The duo won Fashion Fringe in September 2004 and have been showing independently at LFW from February 2005. The launch of the resort collection for SS10 has proven to be a boost not just in terms of sales, but also in opening other areas of development.
What is your signature style?“Playful, subversive, individual.”
Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2010:“Jeff Koons, hyper-reality and Herb Ritts”
What sums up quintessential London for you? “The Wolseley.”
Where in London do you find most inspiring? “Parliament Hill fields.”
What sums up quintessential London for you? “The Wolseley.”
Where in London do you find most inspiring? “Parliament Hill fields.”
MARGARET HOWELL
Designer name: Margaret HowellOrigin: Surrey, England.
Career highlight: “The move to Wigmore Street in 2002 which coincided with a conscious decision to update the brand image and logo. The move also gave an opportunity to endorse a personal choice of British design, through exhibitions and retailing both vintage and new products alongside the women’s and men’s clothing collections.”
Design signatures: “Enduring quality, contemporary clothes for men and women.”
How would you describe the Margaret Howell woman? “Independent and discerning.”
What is inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “Beach stripes and loose fit.”
What’s new for you this season? “Loafers.”
Where do you go in London to seek ideas for a forthcoming collection? “Art and photographic exhibitions.”
As fashion fuses ever closer with art, film and music, how has London’s vibrant cultural scene influenced your SS11 collection?“All of these things are a constant influence, but I couldn’t say what or why.”
JULIEN MACDONALD
Designer name: Julien MacdonaldOrigin: “I’m from a little town called Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.”
Career highlights: “Meeting the Queen to receive an OBE.”
Stockists: Harrods and various boutiques worldwide.
What he says: “My designs are sexy, high octane, powerful and liberating.”
Name three things that are inspiring you at the moment: “Helmut Newton is a constant reference for every collection. I never tire of looking at his visions of strong and sexy women. Secondly, the filmWhite Mischief with Greta Scacchi. I love the juxtaposition of cultures: tribal versus 1940s glamour. Greta Scacchi has an uncompromisingly strong and sexy character, even if it causes her downfall, and the costumes are sublime. I also find Histoire d'O, (The story of O) inspirational. It is a film by Just Jaeckin, the same director asEmmanuelle. Even though the dialogue is rather outdated, the bare breasted gowns, S&M collars and cuffs by Cartier are wildly erotic.”
Who is your ideal customer? “I love confident women who are not afraid of their sexuality: Charlize Theron, Angelica Huston, Charlotte Rampling... I love women so my list is endless.”
A visitor is in London for an afternoon. Where would you recommend they go? “The permanent jewellery exhibition at the V&A has just re-opened. It’s utterly magnificent. Above all, the size of the diamonds will blow you away...”
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