What do Brooke Shields, Garance Dore, Sofia Coppola and Lauren Hutton have in common? They are all inspirations to Jade Sarita Arnott, designer and creator of Arnsdorf. Her unique ‘it girl’ style has had a fast rise in the competitive fashion world. Jade talks to me from snowy New York, answering my nosy fashion questions!
1. How important is being involved in the LMFF showcase to your brand?
It’s wonderful to be involved in LMFF and I’m honored to be included in the L’Oréal Paris Runway 2 presented by Vogue Australia. LMFF is an important Festival because it allows the public access to the shows and gives Melbourne audiences an opportunity to be part of the fashion community.
2. Tell me about being a young designer in Australia? Is there media, manufacturing and retailer support? What has your experience being like?
I am very grateful for the support I have received in Australia as a young designer, the media have been wonderful and Arnsdorf has great relationships with our retail stores. For a small country we have a thriving industry.
3. Who are your fashion icons? (I’m seeing a bit of Cybill Shepherd circa Moonlighting phase in your collections)!
Yes Cybill Shepherd in the 70s and 80s was pretty iconic, and 70s films in general. Others that come to mind are Nastassja Kinski in Paris Texas, Lauren Hutton and Richard Gere in American Gigolo, a young Brooke Shields, Vanessa Paradis in the early 90s, Bianca Jagger, Sofia Coppola…..
4. What’s coming up next for Arnsdorf? International expansion, retail store, collaborations etc?
The label has some exciting things coming up. Preparations have begun for another individual show at RAFW in Sydney in May so that will be the biggest thing coming up, and preparing the next collection for that. There is a focus on international expansion in the works and really improving the collection each season. I’m working on Arnsdorf bags and shoes, and also working on a jewellery collaboration with Estelle Deve for next season. I’m guest blogging on Uhh and I have a project coming up with the Adam and Eve Projects.
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