So...first post. I've never been good at writing a first post or introductory post. This is just a place for my (little) thoughts on things I see and hear and stumble across.
Hello and welcome :)
"[A friend] suggested that I start this blog with some reasons and somehow.... under a sudden pressure at that time, I feel forced to open my own blog talking about my experience as a designer and my point of view of life and fashion revolution. I'm not really very good about this whole blogging thing, as I am so not used of expressing my ideas and feelings in words! But you've got to get started somewhere, so here it goes. :)
I was interviewed by a student from a fashion school in Hong Kong few days ago, wanting me to help them to complete their research. Well, I agreed even though in my heart was like "NO!!!!".. Here are the freakin' questions.. ;)
What are your signature designs?
Above all, I work on real clothes for real people
What's your favourite piece from any of your collections?
I always seem to favour the one that I am currently working on.
How would you describe your work?
Subtle, a balance between trend and wearability. Full of details yet it's clean. What I'm trying to work out is knowing where to stop!
What's your ultimate goal?
Err.. To go on and still find pleasures out of it. If I ever sensed hat I was getting bored of my job, it would just be the end for me.
What inspires you?
Anything and everything. It's not obvious. I love taking things that are poles apart and then putting them together.
Can fashion still have a political ambition?
Any action is political. -_^
Who do you have in mind when you design?
People who want to show their character.
Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
All the people who taught me something in an emotional way.
How have your own experiences affected your work as a designer?
Well, there is an intimacy between the personal and professional. Each feeds from the other. My job is to maintian the equilibrium.
Which is more important in your work; the process or the product?
One can't really exist without the other
Is designing difficult for you and, if so, what drives you to continue?
Yes. The curiosity, the excitement!
Have you ever been influenced or moved by the reaction to your designs?
People jacking your shits drives you to improve upon it. The client's reaction to my designs is the strongest influence.
What's your definition of beauty?
Someone who understands herself
What's your philosophy?
Enjoy your everything you do. It's important to be happy. If tomorrow I became jaded and bore in this job and wanted to work as a barista in Starbucks which I always wanted to try, then I would do that...
What is the most important lesson you've learned?
On paper? You can never start working early enough, be patient with impatience and be very careful what you say about people. Don't listen too much to what other people want.. It's a tie: "Don't do it for money" OR : "Shut Up and make nice. No one really cares what you think."
But honestly, in fashion, it's perfection. And in life, it's generosity. And willpower. You have to have willpower. Otherwise, you're fucked! =P
