VERY DELAYED POST, sorry, sorry, sorry!
Day 1 of LFW, I caught up with the stylish London duo Jay XYYX and Courtney Rose Butler! As well as getting some snaps, I asked them a few questions about what inspires them and their fashion secrets.
It was great catching up with these two, always a pleasure and great company to be around!
First of all, describe your outfit ... Who/what are you wearing - how did you put the piece together?
Jay: "Well I was wearing Studio collection, Japanese designs. Mostly layers of black light material. I just wanted to not wear smart-wear for the first time."
LFW is now in full swing. What are some of your favourite trend from the impending seasons ahead?
Courtney: "Asymmetric layering, layering is a big think at the moment but a lot of the trends I saw for the forecast are different lengths and asymmetric cuts"
J: "Well I do like the idea of shirts an turtlenecks as it a nice AW look".
I noticed that you tend to support and work alongside brands/designers that aren't so "mainstream"/recognised or they are up and coming - who is really catching your eye right now and who should london watch out for?
J: "Ive worked with clothing such as Chelsea Bravo who has crazy potential. I love her creation from pattern designing to the rough material on her jumpsuits. I love working with designers such as Lou Dalton, Matthew Miller Katie Eary Gabbici & Villain"
Ever splurged? What's the most expensive item you own?
C: "I don't actually splurge much. I tend to think about the money and how many times if wear it. I have some pretty expensive items that I bought a little cheaper from discount at urban! Is that bad?"
J: "Most expensive item is my louis Vuitton AW11 Backpack"
If you could choose only one piece of your wardrobe, what would it be? Why?
J: "It would be my shoes as I judge everyone by their footwear"
C: "Any of my coats. Probably my black one. Tends to go with everything. And I don't wear a lot of other colours aha"
You both dress amazing - do you ever have influence over each other's style?
J: "Yeah I think we do I wear a lot of her clothes and I love to see her style change and develop"
C: "All the time! We're always asking how one another looks. Jays definitely built my confidence with exploring different styles. We have our own styles of course but we do like to add to each other's outfit like how something is worn or what accessory (he doesn't like to admit I help him too) but to be honest we tend to plan our own outfits then realise we look like we planned it together. Such a couple it's hilarious".
So you're both based in London & it's and inspiring city with fashion - what areas inspire you the most?
C: "It's so cliche to say east isn't it?! But yeah east London, you see people look similar wherever they hang out but you see people wearing streetwear worth people that love the mod look etc. I'm in central a lot for work too and see some amazingly dressed people" *Love struck face*
J: "Everyday life inspires me. Great quote from Grace Coddington - Always keep you eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you"
Last of all, what tips would you give to people preparing to explore with their sense of style?
C: "Don't think too much and don't lose your own style. Wear things you see that you like but do it in your own way!"
J: "Say don't be afraid to explore. Be creative have idea X then have idea Y then fuse idea Y with X and create XYYX" ... Well said Jay!
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