JC: In terms of my upcoming collection, [Quo] and I hope it captures the carefree feeling of summer. Generally speaking, I think good design has to do with understanding the environment your customer lives in and how it influences them, and keeping that in mind as you plan the silhouettes and choose fabrics. For example, when I was younger I took a trip to Milan and I kept thinking to myself, “Why do all the women here have such great style and present themselves so beautifully?” And my hypothesis was that the architecture in Milan is so wonderful, it really inspires the residents to dress up every day. So I think that in every environment, there are different things that subtly influence people’s decisions about what they put on every day, which are important to keep in mind as a designer.
I also hope people think of Jamei Chen designs as timeless. I think that when people talk about my brand, they think of something that is simple but not boring. To be honest, the more simple a design is, the more difficult it is to pull off successfully. One of my seamstresses told me she enjoys making our clothing for that reason, because she can really focus on the process itself and when she’s done she has a feeling of accomplishment. I hope wearing our clothing feels the same way, in that it gives people a sense of confidence. VIEW THIS PAGE
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