One of the earliest
influences in Daniel’s
life was his grandmother.
An elegant country
lady, Daniel fondly
remembers
her
constantly
busying
herself
with
some
kind of sewing or craft
project. The beauty
and
singularity
of
his
grandmother’s
handmade
garments
had a lasting impression
on the young Daniel, and
is an integral part of his
couture work to this day.
“I have always been
a fan of 50’s and 60’s
Hollywood, the jet set
life style. I love the
kind of clean, dramatic
glamour of the period,
strong silhouettes in
luxurious fabrics like
silk shantung, brocade,
duchess
satin
and
Chantilly lace, as well as
the beautifully tailored
day wear in wool,
crepe and tweed.” This
influence is apparent in
all of Daniel’s designs,
although he also finds
himself
fusing
old
Hollywood with a more
contemporary
edge.
Daniel Learmont