Milk X magazine feature

Milk X MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Back in December I was asked to do an interview for the Chinese magazine 'Milk X'! I can still hardly believe I was featured in a magazine alongside people like Sarah Rutson and bloggers Bryan Boy, Chantal from Cocorosa and Jenn from Le Fashion! Thanks again for the honour to be featured, Milk! I'm rather late with posting this interview though, the issue probably isn't in stores anymore.

Here's the interview in English, if you're interested:

What are the trends in coming 2011 S/S?
For S/S 2011 there aren’t any very specific trends. From miniskirts to maxi skirts, minimalism to all kinds of bold prints and lace. There wasn’t a specific color pallet. Colors varied from neutrals to bright colors like pink and red. So, you can’t really go wrong this season. A few of my personal favorite trends for this season are menswear inspired clothing, dresses with deep side splits and navy.

Any new brands in 2011 S/S?
Cerutti actually isn’t a new brand since it was established in 1881 but it’s Richard Nicoll’s firs collection as head designer of the label. I think he did a fantastic job at reinventing the label.

Please share with us your all-time-favorite brand/ designer? How about in 2011S/S?
tella McCartney and Phoebe Philo are two of my all-time favorite designers. I think they create clothes woman actually really want to wear. I also love French labels like A.P.C. and Vanessa Bruno. Margaret Howell is one my favorites for S/S 2011, because she brilliantly translates men’s clothing to women’s wear.

What are the fashion items a woman should possess in 2011S/S season?
I think every woman should own at least one good button-up shirt with a loose fit, Breton striped tops, a pair of brogues to ‘toughen up’ feminine outfits and a pair of simple high heels, maybe with pointed toes.

What’s your basic items in 2011 S/S?
My basic items for S/S 2011 are a beige trench coat, a pair of loafers, lots of (silk)button-up shirts, light cotton v-neck tees in neutral colors like white, grey and black and black ballet flats.

In your opinion, who is the up-and-coming designer?
In my opinion the up-and-coming designer is Reed Krakoff. He has been working for various American labels for over 20 years and finally launched his own label.

I had a hard time answering some questions because I don't know much about new labels and trends, lol.