Waving in his summer collection, designer Jonathan of J.W. Anderson dropped by OCLA a couple of weeks ago to give us the lowdown on the paisley prints, luxe cashmeres, and striped shirting of his latest offering. After the clinic, he kindly answered these Qs.
What is your star sign? Virgo
Favorite place for coffee in London? Mouse and de Lotz
Dream vacation? I've done LA, so next up is Argentina to foster my guilty pleasure, Eva Perón.
Favorite expression? I like “like”.
What’s on your iPod? Philip Glass, RiRi, and Lykke Li
Favorite magazines? Man About Town, Brief, and Joe's
Three favorite icons? Ruth, who works at my office, Stella Tennant, and Ann Catherine Lacroix
Where do you get your inspiration? Inspiration is all around. I like to create characters for each season or look, and then a story.
Movie with the best wardrobe? Great Expectations with Gwyneth Paltrow
What was your last meal? A bottle of Lucozade (British Gatorade), a Mars Bar, and a pack of Marlboro Lights
Shop all J.W. Anderson here.
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What is your star sign? Virgo
Favorite place for coffee in London? Mouse and de Lotz
Dream vacation? I've done LA, so next up is Argentina to foster my guilty pleasure, Eva Perón.
Favorite expression? I like “like”.
What’s on your iPod? Philip Glass, RiRi, and Lykke Li
Favorite magazines? Man About Town, Brief, and Joe's
Three favorite icons? Ruth, who works at my office, Stella Tennant, and Ann Catherine Lacroix
Where do you get your inspiration? Inspiration is all around. I like to create characters for each season or look, and then a story.
Movie with the best wardrobe? Great Expectations with Gwyneth Paltrow
What was your last meal? A bottle of Lucozade (British Gatorade), a Mars Bar, and a pack of Marlboro Lights
Shop all J.W. Anderson here.
