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“I like things that are well cut, things that are considered within their detailing. Fabrics that are very developed; specialist jacquards and prints. My clothes are statement pieces. They're decorative, but there's always a subversiveness or an othersidedness to them.”

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Giles Deacon

Giles Deacon is a British fashion designer known for his unique style and avant-garde design philosophy. Born in 1969, he graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Deacon's designs are characterized by their clean lines, bold colors, and unique cuts, which have won him great popularity in the fashion industry. more

“I like using odd materials or odd components for embroideries. I've always liked that Elsa Schiaparelli world of playing with unusual objects to make something really beautiful. That's part of the game. We can do things that are lighthearted and playful but we also do things that are quite dark and sinister. I oscillate between the two.”

World Beautiful Dark Odd Unusual Sinister Really Beautiful

Author:Giles Deacon

“Katie Grand often comes in from a very different angle than what I've been thinking about. And that really gives it that extra something, because designers can often get stuck in their own view of how the collection can look. I always love the way that she turns it into something else and I kind of let go at that point.”

Thinking Giving Kind Different Letting Go Stuck Designer Extras

Author:Giles Deacon

“The biggest challenge and the thing I find most enjoyable about being a designer is taking everything in and assimilating it for your perspective, hopefully making it relevant and interesting to people.”

People Challenges Interesting Perspective Hopefully Designer Relevant Enjoyable

Author:Giles Deacon

“I feel like fans really want to spread the word about the band. I guess when you've done three records, you feel that you really start to appreciate it. We're looking at it all and it's just like, wow. You appreciate it differently when you work hard for it.”

Done Hard Work Appreciate Spread

Author:Yukimi Nagano