grading and thinking about how the
styling and shooting is going to look
like. This is the plan that I follow most
of the times. Sometimes it also can be
the other way round, which means first
the design idea that I’m excited about
to do, then follows the rest. I don’t
rigorously stick to one plan or process.
I believe a creative process can differ as
well as inspirations do. It can’t be
forced to go through one strict plan all
time.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE IN THE FUTURE
TO HOLD FOR JEN MM DSGN?
In future I would like to show more and
more, maybe if I have the possibility also
to a wider audience. I also hope to evolve
and grow in what I do. I do everything
step by step and with patience. Of course
one needs luck, but that’s anywhere else
as well , but if you do what you do with
love, passion and dedication, something
good comes your way. And I definitely
will do my best.
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS?
There are so many I really like. One I’ve
mentioned before is Alexander
McQueen. His designs, his vision, the
way he presented his work on the
runway were extraordinarily brilliant! He
was unique. He created a world an
illusion where you could not only see but
also feel what he wanted to convey with
his collections. Like diving into his mind.
He was and still is one who influenced
me a lot. Others that inspire me at the
moment are Yohji Yamamoto and
Comme Des Garçon. I love their style,
aesthetics and their silhouettes,
detached from the traditional ideal of
beauty which is really inspiring. I also
love the world of Gareth Pugh. Every
silhouette has a very strong statement.
And I do like Vivienne Westwood. I like
her creative process, getting inspired by
art, historical epochs, culture and is also
a political activist and fights for
environmental issues. She’s really
amazing!
ANY PLANS OF MOVING OUTSIDE
WUPPERTAL?
Not at the moment but who knows,
maybe in future. Maybe in a city with a
creative impulse and cultural diversity.
I can’t deny that I do like London a lot.
It’s an amazing city with different facets
that gives you so much culturally and
historically. On the other hand there
are so many other big great cities. Well,
you know … you never know what’s
waiting around the corner. We’ll see.
Sleeves Magazine