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Do you have a clear image of what you want to make from the beginning, and then search for the right materials? Or are materials such as vintage clothing and accessories your source of inspiration?
The materials are the biggest inspiration for me. And it’s not a specific garment or materials; it’s all of it. Sometimes, I’ll have an idea and need to look for something to bring it to life, but the materials dictate the outcome most of the time.
I believe it varies from piece to piece, but how long does it take you to create a piece? Do you draw sketches before you start the actual production? Please tell us about your creative process.
It depends on what I’m making or how quickly things fall into place, but it can range anywhere from days to weeks. I typically don’t sketch and prefer to work with the materials directly and play with them to see what shapes occur organically.