M a g a z i n e: Jean Pierre Braganza Autumn/Winter 2012 London Fashion Week

18 February 2012

Jean Pierre Braganza Autumn/Winter 2012 London Fashion Week

Designer name: Jean Pierre Braganza
Origin: Canada
Design background: Having graduated from Central Saint Martins, Jean-Pierre worked with Roland Mouret before setting up his own label.
Design signatures: “Constructed tailoring."
What is your brand philosophy?
“Academic innovation maintaining aesthetics."
How would you describe the Jean-Pierre Braganza woman?
“Strong and confident with good taste. She’s not afraid to embrace the dark side of life.”
Trademark piece: “The structured, tailored blazer.”
Price range at retail: £500 - £1,000
Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “Mandelbrot, artemisia and anachronism.”
What does 2012 hold for your brand?
“This is the year that I dive into the world of pre-collections. Goodbye sleep, it was nice knowing you.”
What is your favourite decade in fashion?
“Apart from the filth, I would have loved to dress like a Victorian dandy.”
Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration?
“Anywhere and everywhere. But I am partial to an atmospheric pub.”