Interviews: Ashish Gupta
Ambitious, hard working and already credited at London Fashion Week as one to watch, Ashish Gupta is set to take on the fashion world by storm. Graduating from Middlesex with a BA in fashion design, Ashish moved on to Central Saint Martins to pursue an MA. A chance encounter with Browns Focus saw him supply the boutique with his first order in 2001 and the label is now internationally known in Tokyo, New York and Hong Kong.
How did you get started in the fashion industry?
Luck! - my friend Nadine was wearing one of my jumpers one day, and got noticed by the buyer for Browns Focus. That was my first account.
Whom would you credit as being an inspiration?
So many people are inspiring! My mum, my friend Nadine, people you see on the street and because I’m a cinema addict, there’s that whole world of characters as well!
In your opinion which Indian celebrity has an outstanding sense of style?
Shobha De is fabulous!
What can we expect from you for Spring/Summer 2005?
African inspired prints, lots of color and sequins, bold graphics.
What one thing would you change about the world of fashion?
I would change the fashion system of ’seasons’. It would be nice to show collections when you wanted to, rather than having to show one in Feb and one in September.
For more information visit www.ashish.co.uk
i’m a teenager who likes fashion and would like to get involved. i live in d.c.
Hi i am a A level student in London. I had a hard choice in choosing between Art Textiles which i have been studying for two years already or DT. Fashion. I chose Art Textiles, Do you think i have made the right chose, as i will b behind in the technical side of fashion when i go to uni.
Hi Aisha,
What do you want to study at degree level?
heyy
love your work its realy good
i am an A level student doing textiles and product design, will that help me become a designer? because i want to do fashion designing course in uni.
[…] Ever since we discovered Ashish back in 2005 we haven’t been able to get enough. His use of vibrant colours keeps us excited and he consistently outdoes himself each season. Ashish’s collection for AW07 is no exception and you’d be hard pushed not to find a party dress amongst all the shimmer and sparkle. For a fun evening of drinks and partying we recommend this backless sequinned cocktail dress, £405.00 available at Browns. Be warned. You have to love the limelight if you want to shine in this design. […]
[…] The show began with the Ashish we’ve come to know and love - sequins and colour! This wasn’t a collection for the career woman that works long hours, instead it was made for the lady “taking time out….from a life which didnt deliver the glamour she’d once anticipated”. […]