Louis-Christian Pendegrass  - age 20 - BA (Hons) UCA Epsom

Fashion has always held my attention above so many other ’hobbies’ in my life. As a child, academia didn’t come easy to me. I found it difficult to connect to my peers in classes and in the playground; whilst the other boys were kicking a ball about, I was off in a dream world of my own designing, sewing and beading miniature clothes for my sisters dolls. Fashion is definitely a form of escapism for me.

My own personal design approach lends greatly from menswear. I love the idea of giving women the ability to stand with strong elegance and femininity, yet with the confidence and power which is so evidently shown by men. Taking inspiration from menswear cut and silhouettes, then re-moulding them into elegant, sexy attire is what I strive to achieve. I’m a nut for a pure, clean, sharp cut. It can change everything. Skilful cutting creates phenomenal style!

Cutting skills are just as crucial as passion, since being a designer is more than simply a job, it’s a career, a lifestyle. Working in this industry takes a lot of energy, but if you adore it as much as I do, the late nights get easier over time and simply become a normal way of life. It’s hard, but passion and the end result is my driving force.

‘Louis-Christian‘