Born in Berlin and educated in Paris, Designer Nico Kubisch has had the technical training and creative influence to produce menswear unlike that which has been seen before. Before studying Fashion Design and Tailoring at Esmod International (the first French fashion school founded in 1841) Kubisch was already working as Design Assistant for one of the brands of the Escada group.After college he started his own line of mens and womenswear which was soon left behind to take on a position at Alexander McQueen in London. After several seasons at McQueen, Kubisch is back to creating his own label to accolades from fashion critics and buyers everywhere. Lynn Furge spoke to him about his inspiration.
Lynn Furge: How did the label Nico Kubisch come about?
Nico Kubisch: After having left my own label behind in Berlin in 2002 to take on a position at Alexander McQueen, it was just a matter of time before I returned to do what I feel most passionate about , my own collection.
LF: What is the first thing you consider when designing for the male form?
NK: Effortlessness.
LF: Do you feel menswear designers need to think differently in terms of fabric choices?
NK: We do think in a different way about the choice of fabric, which doesn't mean that the choices we have are any more limited than in womenswear. I tend to take a rather unusual approach to the use of fabric in my collections. There is so much more you can do within menswear than you'd expect.
LF: Who are your influences and why?
NK: I guess McQueen's edginess has still a great influence on my work. But living in a country with an amazing history in mens tailoring you just can't ignore the work of the heritage companies and tailors in Savile Row. It is the contrast of tradition and cutting edge visions that I always find fascinating in London. The clashes within our society are ever present and have always an effect on my work.
LF: Please explain your colour palette and why you feel it works for 2009?
NK: I like to keep the colour palette quite clean, lots of white, natural shades and greys as a subtle base, combined with vibrant blue to give the collection a very dynamic feel.
I think these colours are idea for this summer as it's all about a fresh and clean preppy look.
LF: What is your inspiration for this collection?
NK: For my summer 09 collection I was inspired by the fresh and clean appearance of upper class sports, particularly tennis in the 20's with its rather tailoring outfits. Also, formal dresswear as known from black tie events is playing a big part in this collection but is interpreted in a very casual way.
LF: Who would you like to see in your clothes and why?
NK: I could see Justin Timberlake in my collection. He's developed a great dress sense and knows how to wear classic pieces in a casual and effortless way.
LF: What is in the future for Nico Kubisch designs?
NK: While many designers are constantly looking to make cheaper products I will focus on improving the quality of my collection even more. I am currently working with some British heritage knitter on my hi-end cashmere range and there will soon be a footwear and bag collection too.
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