28.10.13

TEA TIME with : JAMIE WEI HUANG


today , let's have a little chat with Young designer Jamie Wei Huang  !
see my related article on WAD.

Where are you from ?
I am from Taiwan and based in London 



Where did you study ?

Central Saint Martins


Would you say that was a good school ?

I think CSM is one of the best fashion design school in the world and I was very lucky.
It has the best training, not only for the skills and knowledge they teach you, but also for the good atmosphere and the opportunity to learn independently.




What did your parents do for a lifetime ? My mom is a painter, she paints Chinese Opera masks.

 

Could you tell me a little about your childhood ?
I was very independent. My mother gave me her support and encouraged me to draw. She gave me a lot of freedom.


Any fun memories fashion related or anything ?

I’ve completed a Fine art and sculpture program for my foundation, so I treat design as a part of it. I think it is always fun when I’m working on my projects. It’s something I love.

Have you always wanted to work in fashion ? 

I think it is not different from fine art or sculpturing. Just the materials are changing. 




What did you want to be when you were a child ?
A painter and then, quickly, a fashion designer



You work a lot with stones, is there a reason ?

I’m very inspired by the development of Op Art an art form that plays with geometric forms and irritating effects. My fine art back ground gave me a different  view, enabling me to distinguish myself from others. To me, there is no difference between fashion and art. I see fashion as traditional sculpturing and I create three dimensional.  


How would you define your style ?

I think it is elegant and strong at the same time 

What inspires you ?

Confident women 

Is it hard to find your place into the fashion field ? 

As long as I believe in my art, I don’t think it’s hard. You have to be convinced you can be part of this world


Is it still quite hard to get known and appreciated for your work ?
 
I think it is working quite well for me so far. I have lots of press and people who love my collection. As a young designer I get a lot of support from the outside.




What city in the world attracts you most ?
London !

Wherelse in the world would you like to live ? Nowhere else

If you had to give a fashion advice to anyone down the street, what would it be ?
If they are happy with their style, I’m happy too !

Is there something you dislike about fashion ?
People who follow the trends too much

Do you have anything really important in your life, apart from fashion ?
Art and design


24.10.13

FRENCHI SWISS COMBO

last week end my beloved swiss friend from London came to Paris !
better than words, here are some pictures from this week end.

SPA/MASSAGE/MONTMARTRE/STAIRS/TEA/COFFEE/PARTY/HANGOVER/PANCAKES/LAUGH


 MONTMARTRE



both of us in Montmartre. I dont know if you realise how many stairs we climbed this day


 breakfaaast


lovely italian homemade dinner and climbing man in Montmartre. He rocked it !


 before going to party ;)


WARRIOR DINNER

WARRIOR DESSERT

At @breakfastinamerica in Paris, le Marais
35min Queuing approximately, but it was worth it !



mapple syrup <3


myself waiting for the pancakes...



BOOM

Believe me, this is a pure hangover breakfast !! (at 4pm)
probably the best.


21.10.13

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALERIE PERROTIN

last thursday I've travelled to Lille, my native country ahah, to see the "Happy Birthday Galerie Perrotin" exhibition @TRIPOSTAL.
Art works that were displayed in the Perrotin Galerie (located in Paris) during the past 25 years are featured here at the Tripostal.

Here are some shots from this exhibition, which is really worh it.
You can go and see it from now till 24th JANUARY.

READ MY RELATED ARTICLE on WADMAG too.



16.10.13

Mickey on my legs

Fall is definitely here. But it's not that much of a bad thing. As long as it's still sunny, and not THAT cold. (I'm gonna regret I've said that very soon). But, take this example. It was such a nice sunday afternoon, chilly, bright and sunny, for a walk along La Seine.




Chinese homemade food by daddy


Mickey skinny pants and new shoes from Asos !


MONKI crop top






Boulangerie Patisserie de la Tour Eiffel


RHUBARB HOMEMADE TART

14.10.13

old time good times

winter is definitely on his way, so what better time than now to remember summer...


La Rochelle


Party in La Rochelle


cruise


a bit of sport


colourful lunch


BY THE SEA


 Creamy homemade tart for a picnic


nature

and just a pinch of bitching

11.10.13

nice time good time


DRAGON FRUIT and peach


SUSHI/MAKI TIME @Kekoshi


a walk in the forest, far away from Paris


happy bday Bro !





 getting cold


by the way, it's a tiramisu and this is the best in the world, made by my mum