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When did you become interested in fashion?  

I was always interested in fashion. Growing up I used to make all kinds  of (uglyyyyy) designs in my notebook and spent all my savings on  clothes hehe.

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How would you describe your experience at LaSalle so far? 

It is a great program, with great teachers, but private school are not as  giving as other public schools. Every single thing you get you pay for, so  if you plan of going there, make sure you are fully invested and  committed like I was. 

 

How would you compare your studies to a more conventional education  model?  

It’s great for people with the attention spam of a goldfish (like myself)!  You end up having very little down time of theory and a lot of time  working on your own personal project with the supervision of a teacher.  Absolutely loved it.

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Which designers do you admire the most and why:  

Bode - the natural and craftsman side of it makes it super different and authentic.  

Jil Sander - Seamless, neutral colours with a revolutionary twist. always. 

Alyx - Techwear mixed with high fashion.

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Can you give us a sneak peek of your work? 

I love to make clothing that are as appealing for men  as there are for women. Very often, I am  inspired by the  surfers from the 80s.

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How would you describe your creative process and what do you most  seek inspiration from?

I look at runways always then find a few key  image (related or not to fashion) that guide me for a moodboard. Then , I always go back to this moodboard to update it or make sure I haven’t  lost track. 

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Do you have any tips for sewing beginners?

Practice makes it perfect!!!!  Some people are more talented then others naturally, but nobody was  born a seamstress. Practiceeeeee and ask friends for helpful tips ;)  

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Speaking of which, do you have any tips for aspiring fashion designers?

You have to be  super passionate if you are going to make it. It’s a a greedy world with  not a lot of openings. You  have to be ready to hustle for very little money  at first. Out of my graduating class of about 100 people, less than 5 are  still in the industry.  

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What is your take on the current state of fashion? (fast fashion, fads,  sustainability etc)

Fast fashion is the devil , but it’s so difficult because as a designer this is where the money is at. So, it is quite hard trying to find a job  that balances sustainability and still pays more than minimum wage.  The average person says they want sustainability but then complains  when a T-shirt sells for 70$. Unfortunately, that is the reality and the real  cost if you want to pay everyone at a minimum wage… Food for  thought.  

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How do you envision your future in the fashion sphere? 

I would love to  start brand and move to Costa Rica, so I can bring it with me and work  with local people… but who knows!

 

 

Check Vicki out on insta! @vikini__

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