Panda Parker - if you haven't heard of this little lady already or seen her face pop up in picture tweets by the legendary photographer, Rankin, then you are in for a treat! Please may I introduce soon to be the hottest fashion kitten on the block - PANDA!
What do you do and why
do you love your job?
I am the creator of a
bright, theatrical luxury womenswear label PANDA PARKER. What I love
the most about my job must be having free reign of my brain- designing without
restrictions. I dream up unique and memorable garments that are also highly
wearable.
Where do your
inspirations come from for your designs?
I always work 2D with
pen on paper. When drawing, the smallest idea can sparks off one hundred more
and it's hard to put the pen down. Ideas can arise from the most obscure
objects, shapes or shadows. I can be inspired by serious topical issues or
something ridiculously absurd.
What's your latest
collection all about? And what's next for Panda P?!
AW14 'The Slump' is
all about the humble caterpillar. After discovering the naughty blighters
nibbling at my courgettes I became rather obsessed with them. These inspired my
hand illustrated printed shirts, bright stripes, undulating hemlines and
moveable design features. Now it's about confirming Autumn/Winter 14
stockists for 'The Slump' and cracking on with the new. Yeehaaaa!
How would you describe
your personal style?
Elaborate and
futuristic with a healthy dose of humour and, if I'm out, I'm always in
pom-poms! I prowl London looking for loud prints, plaids and bright block
coloured fabrics- if I spot something cool I'll grab it and decide on the cut
later.
Where do you
shop?
It would be a sin to
shop when I can do it myself, wouldn't it?! Shoes are my thing. I like to order
from Japan because they're shiny, strange and custom made
Who is your favourite
designer?
Uh oh, I'm in a panda bubble!!!
Five items you can't
live without?
The studio mouse
Ruby woo
Pen and sketchbook
Champagne
My overlocker
Panda's wearing: all her own creations, including the bag!
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