November 1, 2011 |
NAME: Louise Goldin.
AGE: 30.
OCCUPATION: fashion designer.
FASHION IS…
“Creating, self-expression and style – we are a part of what we wear.”
DO YOU EVER WEAR YOUR OWN DESIGNS?
“Yes.”
CAN YOU MULTITASK?
“All girls can!”
ARE YOU ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST COLLECTION?
“Yes.”
WAS THERE A PARTICULAR POINT WHEN YOU STARTED TO GET AMBITIOUS?
“I was so inspired by the first Alexander McQueen show I attended in 1999 – the atmosphere and energy was electric. Shows should be like that today.”
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN ALL ABOUT FASHION?
“I have. I was drawing dresses ever since I can remember”
ARE YOU A LEGEND? LEGENDARY?
“Creatively, yes… A strong imagination.”
DALLAS OR DYNASTY? SUE ELLEN OR ALEXIS?
“Definitely Dallas; drunken Sue Ellen rules and her whisky glass…”
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR? A MUSE? WHO/WHAT ARE THEY?
“Sarah Mower – mentor.”
ARE YOU A BELIEVER IN HEALTHY COMPETITION?
“Yes, I love a challenge.”
WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER LAST NIGHT?
“Grilled chicken wraps.”
IF YOU COULD BE A SUPERHERO, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
“Lara Croft – she’s smart, fast and hot!”
WHAT IS GOOD DESIGN?
“A considered garment that is developed from the drawing into a successful finished piece.”
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST DRESS? SHOW?
“Banana dress. My first show was my St Martins MA show.”
WHAT’S VULGAR?
“Muffin tops in a tight lycra dress.”
HAVE YOU EVER BANNED ANYONE FROM YOUR SHOW BECAUSE OF A BAD REVIEW? WOULD YOU?
“No! I’m my own critic – I know when I’ve let myself down… As long as I’ve fulfilled my vision. It’s subjective and a luxury to have criticism, as long as it’s constructive and useful! Too many people jump on the bandwagon and don’t have their own opinions.”
by Natalie Dembinska
Photograph by Maria Ziegelboek – www.mariaziegelboek.com
