I caught up with Rachel, half of the design duo 'Stylestalker' which she works on with her friend Sue-Ann to ask her 10 quick fashion and design related questions.
If you want to find out more about her check out her fantastic blog here and her shopping website here.
And if you want to take part in a Star Blogger Q&A just send me an email on amore-fashion@hotmail.co.uk and I will get back to you.
And if you want to take part in a Star Blogger Q&A just send me an email on amore-fashion@hotmail.co.uk and I will get back to you.
1. How did you both meet?
We met at uni, Susie was the best dressed girl in the course, so
naturally I sat next to her. We spent a lot more time skipping off to
the library to read Vogue Italia, than we did doing our assignments.
2. What inspired you on your latest collection "Midnight?"
Midnight was inspired by bringing the past and the future together. We
borrowed inspiration from the ‘supers’ era of the 90’s with it’s
strong shoulder silhouette, as well as the modern gothic revival and
combined it with the futuristic movement characterized by strong
angular shapes and delicate metallics.
3. Out of all your designs which one is your favourite?
The conspiracy dress is my all time favourite. (pictured above)
We met at uni, Susie was the best dressed girl in the course, so
naturally I sat next to her. We spent a lot more time skipping off to
the library to read Vogue Italia, than we did doing our assignments.
2. What inspired you on your latest collection "Midnight?"
Midnight was inspired by bringing the past and the future together. We
borrowed inspiration from the ‘supers’ era of the 90’s with it’s
strong shoulder silhouette, as well as the modern gothic revival and
combined it with the futuristic movement characterized by strong
angular shapes and delicate metallics.
3. Out of all your designs which one is your favourite?
The conspiracy dress is my all time favourite. (pictured above)
4. How do you usually come up with ideas together for designs?
First we search high and low for inspiration. We scour runway,
magazines, blogs, vintage stores, movies, museums… stalk down old
grannies on the street if they have an amazing hat…anything really.
We mash up all the information and spew out ideas, which we bounce off
each other. We both have to love every piece that makes it into the
collection.
5. What was the last thing you bought?
Topshop suede wedges (I'm in London right now so I can go straight to
the source woohoo!)
6. What is your favourite item in your wardrobe?
Aside from stylestalker- a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier laser cut trench
coat that I picked up on a recent trip to Hong Kong for only $50!
7. Who are your style icons?
Carey Mulligan, Georgia Jagger, Jen Brill, Lady Gaga
8. What are your latest favourite trends?
I love all trends. Sue-Ann and I will try anything
9. Who are your favourite designers?
Alaia, Pucci, Julian McDonald.
10. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Too many to count!
