My special interest in Matthew Williamson recently increased
after reading an interview he did with a blogger recently. I don’t quite follow
controversial fashion stories but somehow I have found unusual impulse to study
a lot about this man and his brand – basically, he’s like my new MJ (Marc
Jacobs). The concern took a rather drastic increase after he didn’t show
up for the recently concluded MTN LFDW where he was supposed to close the
entire event – well, Matthew himself didn’t show up but he was represented by his Business Partner and CEO, Joseph Valosa and a selection of elegant
pieces from his recent collection was showcased around 11:09pm(yes! past 11pm) on Saturday, 27th
of October at the Conventional Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria
Island, Lagos.
Truly, I enjoyed the show and loved every piece showcased – I
wanted it all. But again, I was very disappointed when informed of Matthew’s
absence – gist of him being busy and all.
All good, I continued my stalk search on him and discovered
this exclusive interview he did with Net-a-Porter.com celebrating his 15years in
the industry. In celebration, Matthew created an exclusive collection the ‘Party Girl’. In the interview, Matthew speaks of his work and life.
British designer, Matthew Williamson speaks with
net-a-porter.com…
Congratulations, Matthew – 15 years is a huge achievement. How
have you managed to stay on top?
It really
does seem like only yesterday when we created our first collection. I'm so
lucky to still love my job after all these years – time really does fly when
you're having fun, as they say! I guess I try to remain true to my brand's DNA
with every collection. I think we have a strong identity, so now it's about
building, expanding and adding freshness each season.
What is it
about your aesthetic that is so enduring?
I try not to
just make clothes, but to add something extra special to each piece and to tell
a story with each collection. It's more about creating a lifestyle. I'm drawn
to elements of nature, interesting countries, cultures and modern art. When you
combine all these elements with handcraftsmanship, a rich palette and relaxed
silhouettes, you have a bohemian undercurrent running through my work.
Read full interview here - http://www.net-a-porter.com/magazine/167/20
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