After the SS15
Ones to Watch showcase yesterday at Fashion Scout, Cassandra Verity Green talks
to us about her new collection, as well as the inspiration behind her aesthetic.
How
do you feel after the Ones to Watch showcase?
It’s
excellent. Such an amazing opportunity! So many fashion experts and
editors got invited to see the show. The Fashion Scout team was perfect - especially the stylist, hair and makeup. It was a real honour to work here.
Since I graduated this is the first time I've been able to present my collection somewhere
else.
What was your
inspiration behind this collection?
The initial
inspiration came from the film Barbarella with a 70s background. The character is very sassy and futuristic. I also looked at the 70s interiors
with the overloaded texture and patterns besides. I like to fuse the collection
with colour. So I keep the route of continuing my graduate collection and
trying out the colour and texture with different patterns at the same time.
What
fabrics did you use in the collection?
I studied knitwear design before. So the main element I worked throughout the
collection were seamless as I am collaborating with a company in China called Santoni. Also with replicated fur, beads with embellishment. Because
I used these fabrics and techniques for my graduate collection, I wanted to carry on the theme. You can find the fish bowl bag in this collection too.
It was an extension to the last collection.
When
it comes to a new season, how do you begin your creative process?
I'm inspired by a lot of films. My previous collection was based on a film
from the 50s. I like watching film with an old contextual background. I also
admired the shape and form from the 90s sportswear so I always include them
in my collection. Personal memories and experiences are other factors that form my
creations.
What
is your personal signature?
Definitely
texture, embellishment and the acrylic bag. They are the main elements that I
would like to develop for next season. I like the idea of mixing hard acrylic
with soft leather texture which makes the collection more feminine.
What
is your plan for the future?
Possibly
work on the next collection. Whether it’s going to be this season or the season
after - I'm not quite sure yet. I am working with my sponsor for the long term,
going to Shanghai in three months. I am developing a competition with
them for new emerging designers. It is an exciting project to
work on. I am leading the role where I promote it in the UK and give talks to
students. It's interesting to work with other designers and invite the young
talent to the industry.
By Bowen
Lee, (@bowenleely).
Photographs by Kathryn Younger