Are consumers buying more or less?
Personally, I think consumers
aren't compulsive buying
and are picking pieces a
lot more carefully than in
previous years. Retailers
are listening to market
research in respect to their
clientele, and are stocking
pieces that are right for their
target market. Consumers
are buying clothes that are
specific to their personal
lifestyle, instead of
compulsive over buying.
This is quite unlike what
we've seen before.
What was it like to work at LGE 2012?
WILD SAFARI FEVER
The Safari influence will incorporate
African ethnic origins; celebrating
and drawing inspiration from
manmade and recycled materials
mixed with natural resources of the
earth. Expect to see earthy, safari,
oasis and sunset tones.
OCEANIC ENCHANTMENT
Inspiration will be drawn from the
enchanting underwater oceanic world. Rippled textures,
strong turquoises, abstract wave movements with the ocean
blue colour palette is expected to take prominence this SS'14.
Sea treasures and the sea itself will inspire the direction for
pattern and texture this season.
Working with the LGE was
like working with my newly
found family, the team were
fabulous. The catwalk was
fun, exciting, challenging but
most of all rewarding and
as a team I think we nailed
it. I thoroughly enjoyed my
experience working with the
LGE and the up-and-coming
designers, as showcasing and
working with new creative
talent is a key area I fully
support. I cannot wait to
start working on next year's
show, which is going to be
bigger, better, and like
nothing anybody has seen
before.