Who do I look to?

I'm still trying to find my own distinct style, not just in terms of new projects but throughout the years. That's a big goal really. Finding out who I actually am and what I stand for. And I'm getting there one footstep at a time.

I admire a variety of people in a variety of different ways. As a fashion designer, it may sound wierd but I'm not overly inspired by other fashion designers. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy looking at the work of Vivienne Westwood, Donatella, Cavalli and of course Alexander McQueen just to name a few, but visual inspiration just isn't enough. I need inspiration from all directions, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I've never really been anywhere apart from London a few times (yes I've been on great summer holidays abroad when I was young but I can't really remember them so it doesn't count!) I'm inspired by my home life but I can't wait to travel and see the world. So original I know! But I think the sky will look completely different somewhere else and that's really what pushes me.

This is a page I scanned from my sketchbook when I was brainstorming the people I admire. Just another starting point in discovering where I want to go.

These are some of the people who inspire me everyday whether I've met them or not.