Katie Eary, 25, British, Menswear
Where did you study and why did you decide to study there?
I studied at the Royal College of Art, The RCA educated me so much not only to find myself as a designer but to articulate my design which I feel is so important. A designer should fully understand what they are talking about within their design work. The RCA gave me the confidence to believe in my design which came with understanding it. The reason I decided to do my MA at the RCA is due to the fact that its the only menswear MA in the world, a pretty good incentive...
Which city do work in and for what reason?
Currently im based in London, Its a hub of creativity, and I'm swimming in it!
What films/books/tv-programs/moments and stories inspire your design now?
George Orwell's Animal Farm. As well as Ralph Steadman's sinister illustration. Looking at 'The politics of the pigs!' which no doubt will have a military twist with the Rankings of animals... and lots of PIGS!
In your own words describe your last collection.
A Russian blend of 'The Master and Margarita' Military attire, and criminal tattoos resulting in architechtural couture.
Describe the moment you realised you wanted to be a fashion designer?
The day my, other started to make me clothes, it was enough for anyone to want to grow up as fast as possible to make my own and escape her evil design clutches...
Who is your all time fashion idol?
Is it bad I just googled fashion idol!? I don't know if i have one specifically. For my design I have millions a day, but I talk myself in and out of fashion idols so I never make up my mind. A personal favourite, but for myself- Margaret Thatcher - all the way.
In a sentence how would you describe your work/style?
Refined chaos.
From the recent S/S 09 shows, which shows were your favorite collections, and why?
Hmmm, i would like to see a male version of the couture collection of Christian Lacroix Givenchy, T-shirt prints from Krizia, Galliano's weirdness and colourful sporrans, Burberry Prorsum, and Lanvin for timeless looks.
Which new designers do you respect and why?
Maria Francesca Pepe, and Fleet Ilya. Reasons being fashion domination with their amazing accessories in what seems like no time at all, that sort of thing demands respect...
If you could go back in time and experience any fashion moment, what would it be?
A fly on the wall in Marchesa Luisa Casati's house would be enough for me... may well not be a typical iconic 'fashion moment'. I'm just fascinated by this female dandy - a complete vintage eccentric!
If you could get any model/ anyone to wear your clothes, who would it be - who is your muse and why?
Josh Beech, he looks like a typical 'English Lad' what more could I say? I bloody love his look...
If you were to shoot your campaign and you could get your dream team of photographer, stylist, and model and do anything you wanted, who and what would it be?
Firstly, I'm thinking winter shoot. Aim: Create actual real magic. Stylist: Tim Burton (if he could be a stylist for a day/night). Photographer: Nick Knight. Models: Josh Beech and Luke Worrall. On sight: Northern lights, North Pole.
Where do you see yourself/your label for A/W 09?
MAN SHOW??? And slowly getting somewhere, feeling like im not, untill..... i am....
Where do you see yourself/ your label for A/W 29?
Couture label!!!
Tell us any anecdotes about the making of your last collection.
I don't remember much as it was all so fast and a blur... I do however remember the nights out more, its like the more 'not allowed' to go out became, the better the forbidden nights of drinking and debauchery became... I still managed to wear sequins 2 days left before the show and I'm vprancing about - no make up, shit hair, and as ever- still inconveniently dressed, sewing like crazy!
If you weren't a fashion designer what would you be?
A Vet with a secret tannery/taxidermist out back...
