Don’t know what to wear for tea? Inspired by the beauty of porcelain potteries, embroidered and laser cut table cloths with flower patterns, 24-years-old designer Le Thuy provides us with the perfect outfits for an traditional English afternoon tea with a touch of Orient. And if you break your cup, just stick it on your dress – no one will notice.
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Looking at old images of people having tea, the University of East London graduate created a feminine, elegant collection with a mix of playful elements.
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Le Thuy, what’s your origin?
Vietnamese, but I grew up in Wittenberg, Germany.
What is your design signature?
My design signature is femininity and playfulness, with a mix of tailoring. And I love colours and texture.
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What materials did you use in your collection?
I used chiffon, leather, cotton silk, wool, and real pottery.
What should the wearer feel like in your clothes?
My wearer should feel confident, elegant and youthful.
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What is your favourite piece of the collection and why?
I love the long embroidered dress with the peach coloured laser cut top, simply because of the amount of intensive work.
If the collection was country – what land would that be?
I think it would be the UK because of its diversity.
What have you had for breakfast?
Today I had toast with Geflügelwurst (German sausage) and chilli sauce.
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What music were you playing in your studio while creating this collection?
I like to listen to all kinds of music that keeps me calm while developing my collection because I can get moody very quickly. I love Coldplay, The Kooks and Muse.
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Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Besides working on a new collection I partake in a placement to gain more experience. So in five years time, I would like to have my own label. If this is not going to happen, I would like to run a small fashion school to motivate young people to do fashion.
Le Thuy showed his collection at London’s Graduate Fashion Week.