Emerging Fervour

We’ve covered Beekay before, our favourite Menswear designer from LFW. I met up with him for an interview and a couple of drinks after AW10 to get his thoughts…

Tell us a little about Beekay, who is the guy behind the designer?

I always wanted to be an artist as a kid. Found a way through garments and sketching to bring my creativity out. I’m a dreamer & always looking at a way to make them a reality.

I remember you mentioned that when I saw you at ON|OFF in Feb…How did you find LFW this season?

This season was interesting in a way that a lot of designers came out with collections which you really didn’t expect from them. For me, it was the first time I exhibited/presented with Vauxhall fashion scout. It was a good experience & went pretty good.

Tell us a little about your AW10 collection.

It was inspired by circular shapes & twisted tree branches.

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

Entering different fashion competitions & working on my new collection.

So have you started thinking about your SS10 plans? Tell us!

The next collection is going to be a lot more experimental than this past collection. For now I’m looking at insects & bugs, their colour and their shapes…

Well, we can’t wait to see it. So what advice would you give to someone starting out in the fashion industry?

Make sure you are up for it, be persistent and don’t give up!

What’s your most vivid memory as a designer?

It was in my final year of my university, when first time saw my ideas come to life on the catwalk.

And finally, where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Showing at the ON Schedule at London Fashion Week & at trade shows in Paris. I’m also planning on moving towards couture…

WATCH THIS SPACE!

^ Beekay and our blogger Claudia during his AW10 presentation