Fashion / InsiderPandora's Jukebox on Preen AW13Yasmina Dexter fills us in on the show and the art of the soundtrack, 230 metres high from London's Heron TowerShareLink copied ✔️February 18, 2013FashionInsiderTextYasmina Dexter "My first soundtrack was for Preen back in 2000, I was working with them at the time as a sales and production director. As I've been playing in clubs since approximately '95, I thought I could do it – I wanted to. Thea and Justin are also friends of mine, we are close and I believe we have the same feel. I love their vision. Their shows are always breathtaking, chic and timeless – their collections make sense, you can observe the development of thought process from season to season, it's never random. It grows and has a story. For Autumn 13, Preen designed a blend of progressive modernity and quiet luxury, fusing Jarman's cult new-wave film Jubilee with contradictory Avedon images of his muse, couture-model Dorian Leigh. The show was held on the 32nd floor in the Heron Tower with a breath-taking 180 degree view of foggy London city. The minimalist palette of black, red and white accentuated the stark lines of the silhouettes, Justin and Thea were playing with shapes from A-line to pencil, and variants on couture volume, either at the front or the back. A silk satin tartan skirt was flocked with leopard and backed onto wool crepe. There was a devoré pixelated leopard print and delicate, tailored maxi-coats toughened by a silver chain. I try to do the same with a soundtrack, which I believe is very important for a full delivery of the show. It's intricate, yet based on a simple story – and it has to be a story. I like to work with tunes that evoke emotion, communicating with each other but layering it with samples so it achieves a modern perspective. This time was 'anarchy in soul and love in the heart'. I also like to go in an opposite direction of the visual delivery, so it's not too literal. Otherwise, no rules, just chills down the spine, good beat and phat bass: that's the measure. I am very careful not to become indifferent about it. The funny thing is that it takes days being in the studio to create ten minutes of the soundtrack, not that I mind. In fact, that's when time stops – that's when work is love! I feel lucky. Everyone that I work for is a friend of mine, and I need to feel like what they are creating. So far, my clients for soundtracks have been Preen, Pringle by Alistair Carr, Alexander McQueen´s trunk show, Lara Bohinc, Agent Provocateur, Linda Farrow, and Marchesa. I´m very excited to work with a fresh designer during Paris fashion week too!These are the clothes I need in my wardrobe from Preen AW13: looks 1, 2, 6, 19, 25, 29, 34 and 35." Pandora's Jukebox on Preen AW13 PANDORA'S JUKEBOX FOR PREEN AW13 TRACKLIST:Fleetwood Mac, 'Brown Eyes'Karen Elson, 'I Love You'Scritti Politti, 'Absolute'Mixed with samples of: The Human League, 'Being Boiled'; Devastations, 'All Cats Are Grey'; Andy Stott, 'Numb'; Sade, 'Smooth Operator'; DSCRD, 'The Dawn'Visit Pandora's Jukebox online, Twitter and follow on Facebook Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE BurberryKate Moss, Little Simz, and more celebrate 170 years of BurberryIn pictures: David Luraschi captures model of the moment, Serkan Deniz GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26Behind the scenes at Zomer and La Watchparty’s AW26 runwayLove machine: When robot HMND Alpha met model Angelina KendallSaint Laurent AW26 paid tribute to the iconic Le Smoking jacketDior AW26: Jonathan Anderson invites us to his (lily) pad Hodakova AW26 wants us to take a long, hard look in the mirrorPerfection and chaos collided at Vaquera’s AW26 showAre you ready for the return of the ‘everyday tiara’?Meryll Rogge takes Marni: ‘I need to make sure I don’t fuck it up’Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy