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Q1 Could you tell us what did you get the concept for Fall 2008 collection?
Our fall collection is punk meets mod. We love the classic look of mod vs. the rawness of punk. We also have our Core Collection of classic jersey blend boat neck dresses and tops that are always a huge hit. |
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Q2 What do you think is the most important element in your design?
Mutability & Versatility
Q3 How was working for Anna Sui where you met with your partner? Could you explain what did you do exactly? Any great experiences?
Working at Anna Sui was great! It was a good learning environment. I worked in production and Helen was the sample room assistant. I worked after hours in the sample room too, usually around the fashion shows when they needed extra help. It was fun watching Anna work on the looks for the fashion show with Steven Meisel and friends. We got to see a lot of 60's & 70's rock icons at Anna Sui like Anita Pallenberg & Marianne Faithful. Johnny Ramone's wife, Linda, used to cut Anna's hair. James Iha would come up a lot too. There was always some model or celebrity visiting her. |
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The Lewis Cho collection, established in 2005, was created by designers Annie Lewis and Helen Cho. The line offers stylish, versatile pieces meant to be worn from season to season. The modern, clean and feminine look of the collection is inspired by the casually elegant lifestyles of their busy and creative friends. It is designed for today's metropolitan women whose lifestyle invites looking good at all times. The highly acclaimed collection was selected by Gen Art to debut in the Spring 2006 Fresh Faces in Fashion runway show. Lewis Cho has been featured on the pages of Vogue, Lucky, WWD, etc. The line is based in New York City. It is available at Barney's NY, Ron Herman, and over 100 specialty boutiques across the US, Hong Kong and Europe.
About the Designers
Annie Lewis and Helen Cho met while working for Anna Sui and soon became friends as they discovered they shared a similar vision for design. Before the Lewis Cho collection launched, the designers worked extensively together on a variety of design projects. These experiences created the foundation of a strong partnership, while also perfecting their design and production skills together.
The designers are both graduates of design school. |
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Q4 Do you think Lewis Cho's design is influenced by working experience at Anna Sui?
Anna's strongly influenced by vintage pieces. We use a lot of vintage references as well, but we like to do it in a different way than Anna.
Q5 What are you working on right now?
Pre-Spring and Spring 09
Q6 If you could create a dress for anyone in the world, who would you choose?
Oprah
Q7 Could you tell us your favorite place to see art?
The Biennial at the Whitney every two years.
Q8 In your opinion, what trends will we be seeing more of in '08?
Refined Ruffles... Boy meets Girl.... |
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Q9 Could you tell us your dream project that you would like to do?
We would love to collaborate on costume design for a future Matthew Barney movie. We would also love to open flagship stores all around the world. It would be a fun excuse to live in different parts of the world while the store was opening. |
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