EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Amna AlSalem
A:Both the design
and creative fields have been a huge part of my life, and since a very
early age I have always managed to have my way of doing things. I always find
time to create something new; draw or paint something, and Expressing my self in
my own way. Fashion is a huge extension of that Love.
F:You design
luxurious pert-a-porter pieces, what is the idea behind your brand and what
triggered you to start designing?
A:That's a bit hard, well fashion is a reflection of how I see things, the idea behind my brand is to create beautiful feminine a bit dramatic yet elegant and most importantly wearable clothing, I want people to wear my stuff and turn heads, impress others and never fail to look elegant and beautiful.
F:What is the
inspiration behind your latest collection?
A:Having a baby! I went through lots of emotions I wanted to celebrate emotions, the good and bad, I wanted to celebrate life..
F:Who are your
favorite designers?
A:Giambattista Valli and Christian Dior.
F:Who are your style icons?
A:Ulyana Sergeenko and Diane Kruger.
F:What are your favorite cities? (list your favorite restaurants and shopping spots in each city)
A:New York: the modern restaurant, Soho area and a few boutiques here
and there...
F:List 3 items that are always present in your bag?
A:lipstick,
phone, and my note agenda.
F:Blogs are
very 'in' these days, do you follow any fashion blogs?
A:whenever I have the time, sure I do.
F:Are you
thinking of opening your own boutique, and where can we find you in both the
GCC and worldwide?
A:When the right time comes... As for the now, you can find me at AlOthman Boutique in Kuwait.
A:That's a bit hard, well fashion is a reflection of how I see things, the idea behind my brand is to create beautiful feminine a bit dramatic yet elegant and most importantly wearable clothing, I want people to wear my stuff and turn heads, impress others and never fail to look elegant and beautiful.
I always knew
that I wanted to do something in the creative field so I did. After all the
process of creating something brings a rush of excitement to my life and so
much joy to my heart.
F:Designing
nowadays is a very competitive business, how do you excel at presenting your
brand and where do you see it 5 years from now?
A:It is a
super competitive business, but I love a challenge. I'm not sure what's the
secret to that, I work hard and I present things that I believe in and
personally in love with...
Where do I
see my brand in 5 years, maybe we should just wait and see I'm not very good in
predicting things, but I'll keep my fingers crossed and I will hope for the
very best.
A:Having a baby! I went through lots of emotions I wanted to celebrate emotions, the good and bad, I wanted to celebrate life..
F:What inspires
you?
A:Everything! A:Giambattista Valli and Christian Dior.
F:Who are your style icons?
F:What are your favorite cities? (list your favorite restaurants and shopping spots in each city)
Paris: breakfast at Cafe de Flore, other than that I randomly walk in to check the
menu and if I like it I'll spontaneously decide to eat there. I rarely go to the same restaurant twice. As for shopping, I have to say Colette.
F:What do you
do in your spare time?
A:I travel.F:List 3 items that are always present in your bag?
A:whenever I have the time, sure I do.
A:When the right time comes... As for the now, you can find me at AlOthman Boutique in Kuwait.
For more information visit: www.amnaalsalem.com
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