We love that Taiana dresses like no one else we've seen outside Men's fashion week in Paris. Her look doesn't feel trend lead or overly thought out, but more like someone who could have just returned from the depths of a rainforest or deep in the mountains with a confidence to the way she throws things together. There's a real creativity to the way she pairs her Rick Owens dress and jacket with a bag picked up from Ethiopia and scarfs from her own label.

Because: Who is your biggest inspiration?

Taiana: My boyfriend, he is a jewelery designer (Abraxas Rex), he is the most creative creature on the planet.

 

Where is your favorite place to go?

Back Home in Santa Barbara.

What's the most important lesson you have learnt in life so far?

That something comes from everything.

How would you describe your company?

Completely hand made, organically evolving, revival of craftsmanship.

Whats the worst thing anyones ever said to you?

When i was 15 and on a photoshoot, my employer told me to look into getting Botox early before its to late!

 

Designer

www.taianadesign.com

 

Taiana is wearing:

Rick Owens Dress

Moccasin Shoes

Rick Owens Jacket

Bag from Market in Ethiopia

Abraxas Rex Jewelry

Aandra Neen Jewelry

Scarfs from own label which she sells to Rick Owens

There doesn't seem to be much about Zoe's outfit that could distract us from her shock of red hair. Her cartoonish colour stands out in the normality of the city streets and simple colours of black white and blue. That was until she turns around and shows off the vibrant psychedelia of her denim jacket.

 

And the best bit is, this 23 year old made it herself. Zoe is a designer who is busy creating her jackets for Topshop and Rihanna (perhaps she inspired the hair?).

 

Because: Describe your label

Zoe: What I design is all about giving denim a new lease of colourful life.

 

 

Who would you most like to see in one of your jackets?

I would love to see Jack White and Alison Mosshart in one of my creations.

 

Who's the latest person you've made a jacket for?

I've just finished making a jacket for Rihanna. I've also just designed a diffusion range for Topshop concessions in Oxford Circus which should be going in this June...hopefully.

 

What's your ideal day?

Going to Hampstead Heath with friends, eating and drinking and then hunting in charity shops.

 

If you could have another talent what would it be?

To be able to speak every language.

 

What/Who is your biggest inspiration?

Music and the 60s and 70s poster art.

Zoe is wearing:

Jervoise Jacket- diamond series

Necklace from Nashville

Sparkle and Fade Top

Levis Jeans

Office Shoes

Bag from Charity Shop

We love Adriana's white lace sleeved jacket. The is the perfect combination of two items that we've been coveting; white blazers and ice white lace mini dresses. The jacket reminds us of the mesh or semi-transparent sleeves of blazers that Rag and Bone and Fashion East's Simone Rocha have been busy ushering in.

21 year old Adriana is a fashion intern and door girl at Sketch who claims her biggest vice is an obsession with Acne shoes. The pair she's wearing happen to be Acne... obviously. Keeping the rest of the look simple with Alexander Wang t-shirt and American Apparel shorts is key to letting the jacket take centre stage.

 

Because: Who is your style icon?

Adriana: Courtney Love because she's amazing, full stop.

 

What is your biggest vice?

Acne Shoes, I want them all!

 

Who are your favorite designers and why?

Rick Owens , I love that his stuff is of a really beautiful quality and is a combination of simplicity and edge.

 

What is your ideal occupation?

I think that someday I'd really like to have my own PR company.

 

Adriana is wearing:

Vintage jacket,

Alexander Wang t-shirt

American Apparel shorts

Acne shoes

Zara bag