A big thank you to Jamie who is sharing his Fashion Week interviews with us. Take it away Jamie…

I ‘reviewed’ todd lynn’s FW10 collection just over a week back when he showcased his latest pieces of ‘art’. If you look back you can tell by my words that i was more than impressed by the collection, and i thought what better way to take this another step further and talk about lynn’s impressionable pieces with the man himself. so if you wish to learn about what todd lynn thinks about janet jackson been front at his show, what the future holds for fashion or what he is currently listening to on his ipod, then KEEP READING!

TODD LYNN – INTERVIEW – - by jamie day

How do you feel your AW10 collection went down this fashion week?

Everything went to plan for the show. Reaction seems good from the press and the buyers.

What was your main inspiration for AW10?

The main inspiration was about the environment. How no matter what mankind has done to destroy the environment, the world will exist with or without the human race. The world has existed for millions and millions of years and it will continue to do so. Evolution will continue. So it’s positive in one way, but maybe not so positive for mankind.

Were you excited about the concept of having your show streamed live?

Ya. I think it’s great that everyone has the opportunity to see the show even if it’s via the internet. It’ll be great when we have hologram televisions and we can watch everything life-size right before our eyes.

I sensed a feel of post-modernism, somewhat space-age to it, what 5 words would you use to sum up the AW10 collection?

I like to work using the past and mixing it up with something futuristic. I think that modern is about hanging in the balance.
Hard, dark, sharp, structure, animalistic.

Janet Jackson on the front row, did she share any kind words with you?

Janet is a fan of my work and I was very happy that she made the trip to be supportive. We kept it a secret and just had her come in through the back stage. I saw her just before the show and right after.  She said she loved  the collection. It’s nice to hear kind words after the show, but you never really know what people think until days after. And when they buy!

Have you started on your SS11 collection yet and can you share any information about what we can expect to see, or what your inspirations are for it?

I have started SS11 but always keep it a secret. You’ll have to tune in in September to see it! Besides…. If I told you I have to kill you!

Favourite colour?

I love earthy type colours. Greys, Taupes, Black of course…..

Favourite designer?

I have always loved designers who were experts in structure. Thierry Mugler, Claude Montana, Pierre Cardin and Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Currently playing on your ipod?

Marina and the Diamonds, Florence and the Machine, The Big Pink, Kasabian, The Invasion Of…, so many it’s hard to keep track.

1 fashion do? 1 fashion don’t?

Fashion do – Mix it up. Have fun when getting dressed. Always wear something polished with something a bit tattered, like a suit with a ripped T-shirt.
Fashion don’t – don’t wear cheap copies – If you are trying to impress the fashion crowd, they’ll know it’s a copy. Be ‘’inspired’ if you can’t afford the real thing, and keep it real.

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