I recently had the pleasure of interviewing accomplished fashion designer Edward Buchanan, the recipient of Columbus College of Art & Design's 2010 Alumni Fashion Icon award. Not only has the 39-year-old Milano resident served as design director at Italian luxury goods house Bottega Veneta (Fresh out of school!), he has launched two successful labels (LEFLESH and Sansovino6) and consulted for several brands and celebrities (including Sean John, Kenneth Cole, and Jennifer Lopez).
When I talk with fashion designers I always ask the following 10 questions in an attempt to gather clues about their particular aesthetic and score sartorial suggestions for the locals.
So without further ado...
1. Favorite color? Depends on what season. I'm partial to heather gray.
2. Favorite artist? Too many to choose just one, but I'm having a Joseph Beuys moment recently.
3. Favorite place to have a drink? At home.
4. Dream vacation spot? Panama was amazing in the winter.
5. What are you most vain about? My privacy.
6. Favorite fashion trend of all time? Understated.
7. What current trend would you like to go away? Lady Gaga.
8. If you could come back as any designer –dead or alive− who would it be? I couldn't.
9. Name one thing every woman should have in her closet. Self-confidence.
10. A piece of fashion advice for the locals: Wear your clothing. Don't let your clothing wear you.
To learn more about Buchanan, read my Columbus Underground article here.
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