Alberto Incanuti

Interview with Alberto Incanuti

Incanuti created a brand with his own name in 2002 and he is one of the names to keep an eye on within the contemporary Italian Fashion scene. Together with his team he collaborates with Italian and international companies, as well as the Thai government for which he acts as a consultant, concerning the production of some collections. Incanuti has been also art director of the brand GENTRYPORTOFINO since 2006.

- Can you tell us a little bit about yourself as a fashion designer and your brand.

A: My brand started after the result of getting into selling customized unique pieces in a London based shop, called Euphoria in Lancaster road. After a long experience as a consultant for the most important fashion industries, I needed to express myself without any limits, to feel free to use the artisan and tailoring tools.

- Can you tell us a little bit about the new Autumn/Winter 2008-09, what were your initial concepts?

A: The Idea was that it could be worn everyday with the haute couture influences but with an ironic approach.

- Regarding your S/S 2008 collection, can you tell us a little bit about the detail.

A: Jersey plush dyed items with leather parts, devore' printing on the knitwear. Natural fibers mix with thin woven synthetics. The starting concept idea was little vagabonds running away from home for an afternoon with patch covered clothing and a bundle over their shoulder.

- What is the most important facet to pay attention to in your designs?

A: The shade of colors and the aspects of the surfaces of the materials all the details are inside like a soul, I believe that our client could read the message.

- Do you have any favourite materials/fabrics and/or special techniques you enjoy using?

A: I like to use transparent jersey and thin yarns giving unique effects and unusual applications. I really enjoy creating knitwear.

- In the beginning, what actually made you get into designing?

A: In the beginning was the necessity to communicate my way of life and sensibility that means : my style to people like me.

- How would you describe your style?

A: Conceptual with emotion.

- What are your opinions on the current Europe fashion scenes?

A: I'm focused to discover an alternative aestetic way to read the style of young people through their pictures on the web.

- What is your favourite thing to do in dayoff?

A: I don't have television at home, so I spend my time talking with friends, listening to music, reading about philosophers and comic stories and travelling in any directions.

- If you have any good friends of fashion designers in Europe, could you let us know the name of brand please?

A: The jewels brand Goti Goti

- What are your career plans, do you have any future goals?

A: I'm walking, maybe one day I'll find something.

- Do you have some words of wisdom for any young designers and our readers?

A: Forget anything you have seen until now and try to create what you like, be confident with yourself.

Website : http://www.albertoincanuti.com/

Written by Toshimi Takaishi