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Q1 Could you tell us what's a highlight of your recent design career?
Yes, being chosen at the Henri Bendel Open call for designers in N.Y. I sat on the sidewalk for 7 Hours to be seen, along with 350 other designers. I was first in line, first seen, and first one chosen to have my brand highlighted at an up coming Trunk Show. |
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Q2 What are the special qualities of your design?
All completely handmade, with found objects, and even ordinary objects repurposed into something very unique. Each piece has about 5-6 hours of handwork involved in it, and for that reason would be nearly impossible to send to mass production.
Q3 If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
Sorry, but I have 4! Coco Rocha, Bai Ling, Kelly Osbourne, and Rhianna.
Q4 What are you wearing this spring?
Vintage flight attendant jackets, with classic Levis. I also wear hand altered custom vintage blazers as well.
Q5 What inspires you to design?
Mainly, what I see on the runways. I also get inspired from ordinary objects, shapes, and the most common materials juxtaposed with high end items. |
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Q12 Favorite cocktail and where to drink it?
Corpse Reviver at The McClymont!! Mixologist has a very precise pour!
Q13 If you could rewrite your history a bit and take on a totally different career or lifestyle, what would it be and why?
I guess be the opposite sex, then I could wear all my stuff be a true self promoter!
Q14 What is your favorite cuisine? Could you tell us a good restaurant in your area?
Asian Fusion, Japanese, and anything fried, my bad?
Q15 is there anything you would like to say to your Japanese fans?
Love your style, and all the FRUiT peeps. Please rock some of my Jewelry!! |
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The brand began as I working as a stylist for a Luxury Retailer. I created a few looks for some mannequins, and the response was overwhelming. Clients were inquiring about the creations daily.
Thomas decided to attend the open call at Henri Bendel N.Y. After a 7 hour wait in the freezing cold and rain, he made it to the critique tables and spoke with an accessories buyer. He was offered a spot in a window, on a mannequin, and then P.A.s and trunk shows. Thomas have never looked back since that day! He conceptualize each piece, and produce everything by hand, with my assistant Angevin LeMatin. They can produce many looks, and even offer custom orders as well. They are currently at Unsung, and Love Brigade Co-op as well. Most clients at this point are word of mouth. |
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Q6 What do you offer to consumers different than others?
True originality and true couture one-of-a-kind. All items are hand curated and selected so once they are used, that's it! Extreme statement pieces.
Q7 As a designer, who is your muse?
Sorry, but I still admire Anna Nicole!
Q8 What was the moment you realized you'd made it as a designer?
During my first P.A. at Henri Bendel. It was a great day! I was even approached buy some buyers from other established retailers, who really admired the line.
Q9 Could you tell us about your next collection, any future plans?
I would like to expand to the West Coast and even Japan! I am trying to get hooked up with a stylist, and gain some editorial exposure. |
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Q10 What do you see people wearing on the streets that you think is not tasteful?
Expired flip flops with dirty feet! Uggs and velour jogging suits!
Q11 Music to live by
Electronica is my fave. Caribou, Sigur Ros The Gossip, and of course 80s new wave. |
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