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Vice: When and why did you get into fashion?
Nova Dando: I can remember getting into fashion as such. I always thought I was quite anti fashion, but when I was younger I lived in a dead end town with crap shops so I began making my own clothes.
I came to London to study at Saint Martins and after that I worked part time for a fashion PR [عزيزي الزائر يتوجب عليك التسجيل لمشاهدة الرابط للتسجيل اضغط هنا] and began assisting stylists on big shoots. Then I started putting on fashion shows and parties showcasing mini collections alongside the work of friends I met at college.
Flashy, fun, glittery and unique. I enjoy making stage outfits for bands and music videos. I have to think of that person personality and requirements for how they want to look and how I have seen them run around on stage then I design it with that person specifically [عزيزي الزائر يتوجب عليك التسجيل لمشاهدة الرابط للتسجيل اضغط هنا] in mind. It tailored to perform with them.
What inspires you? Everyday life or higher sources?
A bit of both. I see everyday things and then I dream about what I could make them into. I am inspired by creating things out of unusual materials.
What do you think of the London fashion scene?
I think it is the most creative of the fashion capitals. With the amazing fashion schools here, all the fresh talent comes out of London. The London fashion scene is the most experimental and creative in that respect. Anything goes, [عزيزي الزائر يتوجب عليك التسجيل لمشاهدة الرابط للتسجيل اضغط هنا] things are constantly changing.
Who would you like to see wear your clothes, celebrity wise?
Bj I would love to make something for her! I would also love to get involved making outfits for a big world tour for a pop star with lots of outfit changes.
Do you find being in the fashion world forces you to mix with unsavoury types?
I love eccentrics, crazies, and weirdos. I probably one of those [عزيزي الزائر يتوجب عليك التسجيل لمشاهدة الرابط للتسجيل اضغط هنا] unsavoury fashion types you talking about! I be more scared about mixing with people in other professions like dodgy car salesmen, politicians and holiday reps.
What would you change about the industry if you could?
The hours. I always seem to be working. Although if you work for yourself I guess this is how it is. I think the whole skinny model thing should be sorted out. I find it crazy when models say they have been told to lose weight. Girls just aren ***y without tits or an arse.
What popular fashion items would you ban if you could?
Ugg boots, crocs and strapless bras.
Are you a designer or a hair stylist?
I started out as a hairdresser, doing wigs, but at the time I really wanted to be working with clothes. Which was bad because I don know how to work with fabric, so I decided to do wigs that you could wear as clothes or as jewellery. So now I can say that though I work with hair I a designer more than a hairstylist.
How do you make a wig into jewellery?
It just the way you wear them can look like a crown, or a necklace.
How important is hair to fashion?
I [عزيزي الزائر يتوجب عليك التسجيل لمشاهدة الرابط للتسجيل اضغط هنا] think that hair is as important as the style and fabric of any garment. You can just do more stuff with hair, as far as I believe.
When did you get involved in the fashion world?
I have been in the fashion world since I was a kid. I have been a fan of Cher since I was 6 years old. I loved all her wigs. My mother has told me that I loved to wear her skirts when I was 3 and her high heels. When I was 13 I really started getting into fashion and had my first sub******ion to Italian Vogue.
What is your day to day life like as far as your work is concerned?
It just varied and exciting. One day I at a client house, the next I doing wigs. Sometimes I do hair for singers or artists or cutting hair in clubs.
How would you do your hair if you were going to be publicly executed?
I think I would have a curly bowl, platinum blonde with roots like a gypsy, or I shave my head and wear a nice wig like Cher or like Jamie E17.
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