9 Questions With Fashion Designer Roksanda Ilinčić
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“No one woman is the same or should want the same things. That is the beauty of designing for women”
Meet Roksanda Ilinčić, one of the fashion industry’s most influential designers, whose Avant-Garde creations are the epitome of modern glamour and beloved by women around the world.
The Serbian fashion designer’s label is available in over 40 countries at influential retailers such as Net-A-Porter, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. We’re excited to announce Roksanda will be one of our inspirational speakers at this year’s House of Bazaar event. The event will take place Oct 10th to 14th.
From her biggest achievements to what she’s learning as a designer, below is a sneak peek interview with the one and only Roksanda herself.
Biggest Achievement: “Opening my flagship store in Mount Street, London, which was designed with one of my favourite architects, Sir David Adjaye.”
Book Everyone Should Read: “The Little Prince, for all the simple truths in life.”
The Roksanda Woman Is…“Strong, feminine, elegant, modern, intelligent, timeless and busy!”
My Middle Eastern Client Has… “A specific love for authenticity and point of difference, while remaining elegant and timeless.”
As A Fashion Designer, I’ve Learnt… “That no one woman is the same, or should want the same things. That is the beauty of designing for women”
Fashion Item You Wish You’d Designed: “Le Smoking tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent a defining design in fashion, which first allowed women to be feminine and masculine all at once.”
Prized Possessions: “Drawings by my daughter, Efimia, and my mother’s YSL dresses.”
Fantasy Dinner Party Guests: “Le Corbusier, Oscar Niemeyer, Pina Bausch, Andrei Tarkovsky and Coco Chanel.”
Greatest Extravagance: “Flowers and mid-century chairs.”
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