I often get asked, how did you get into fashion?
I came into fashion through my main direction being textiles. Textiles have been my trademarks since I started, with collaboration of mixed thoughts from architecture, animation, film, colour, humour, warmth and friendships. This has been a consistent thread within my work.
My love of textiles and history, stemmed from my parents. My mother is Sri Lankan, despite growing up in the wilds of Gloucestershire, somewhat solitary; my mother’s wardrobe consisted of Bill Gibb, Ozzie Clarke and Thea Porter, where my Father's love of history opened up my imagination to all centuries.
I started in the wholesale, exhibiting in Paris and New York selling the collection. Successfully it took its toll and I became exhausted by the ramification of the fast paced "Fashion Business" which was not my drive. I just wanted to make beautiful clothes for all without any form of elitism. I opened my first retail, outlet in Elizabeth Street, to showcase the womenswear, which then developed into Menswear and Childrenswear. I then moved to Ellis Street, where I had the freedom to show a ready to wear collection and expanded the business with a bespoke service.
‘Blow is renowned for her clean silhouettes and eye for quality and simple detail. 'There is a period element to what I do but its also modern.' she says. 'They're clothes that should be worn to death and get dirty - I'm terrified of occasional wear, it's lethal. It doesnt matter if you drag them in the mud, it's fine - I use strong fabrics.’ The Observer
Selina Blow London SW1
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