Fashion Scout: What do you think about
Fashion Scout as a platform for young designers?
Sara Maino: When
I am asked this question, I always answer in the same way; it’s
very important that platforms like Fashion Scout exist to support new
designers, as I do think that this is the beginning of the designers
doing such fantastic work. It’s always very challenging and
interesting to come and see so many different designers from
different countries, traditions and mentalities.
FS: Do you think
young designers get enough support?
SM: I do always think
that we can do it much better, but I do think that, especially in
London, they do really get a lot of support. It is interesting to see
how it has changed in the past few years. I mean, in the beginning
there were two or three important platforms through which talent was
sustained, but now in the industry it’s kind of an interest to the
new generation, so this is already a big success. I do think this
must just go on, and we should be supportive in many ways.
FS:
What shows are you seeing with Fashion Scout this season?
SM; I
just saw Jamie Wei Huang before, which was really interesting. I also
think the Ones To Watch are really challenging. I’m going to see
the Portuguese designers this afternoon, and then unfortunately have
to go home tomorrow so I won’t get a chance to see all of them! But
it’s always nice to see the pictures afterwards.
FS: Have you
been to the Exhibition?
SM: Yes I have, I do think that the
graduate fashion designers, some of which I had already seen in
London’s Graduate Fashion Week, I do think they’re very, very
talented. A few are very interesting and ones to keep an eye on.
FS:
It’s only a week into fashion month, but have you seen any key
trends emerging?
SM: It’s a little too soon to say, but
seeing what I saw here today, there’s a lot of colour, which is
always positive, and it’s always interesting to see things going in
the direction of easy wear, rather than fashion that is too
complicated.
By Isabella Silvers, Contributor, (@izzymks).
Photo
by Elizabeth Hodson.