The
films including the first collection video mentioned above and DOMESTIC
(between wars) , which was released last year, are brilliant. In addition to these, Random Identities has also released several
fanzines. Could you share with us your personal opinions on the possibilities
that video and photography have for expression?
Thank you! To me, photographing, filming, styling, and art-direction are
extensions of my designs and my aesthetic. This is the reason why most of the
imagery is done by me.
You undertake
the creation of the imagery by yourself! How did you learn the skills and
techniques to create what you imagine? Did what you gained from working
experience with top-class photographers and artists play a large role?
When I was 21 years old,
for a couple of years I was a stylist contributing to some Vogue publications
and freelance campaigns. Later, in my following jobs and positions, I have
always favored to be present and learn anything that had to do with imagery. I
took pictures on several occasions of my own work starting from YSL that got
published as well and used for lookbooks and so on. I felt it was an
extension of representing my creations quite well and from my own perspective
vs the lenses of other photographers. That said, working with other top of the
game photographers allowed me to art direct and style so that I could consider
myself achieving what means to me being a creative director from being an
exclusively fashion designer.