The visionary genius creating ethereal gowns that dance with your very soul.
David Fielden began his creative life as a choreographer so it’s no surprise his designs are pure theatre. Each gown tells her own story and one could be forgiven for believing his gowns choose the woman, rather than the other way around. Such is the intimacy between a bride and her David Fielden dress. But stepping away from the leading ladies for a moment, we go backstage to discover the personal life of their creator. Likes, hates and the colour of Elephant's Breath.
t’s taken more than two years for us to get this interview. “He hates being interviewed” we were told. But when you admire legendary designer David Fielden as much as we do, we weren’t going to give up that easily. We’re incredibly grateful to dear Walter who helped us nag him, and of course to the man himself. It gives us great pleasure to include David in our ‘Designer Life’ series, where he talks exclusively to Buckinghams about his private life and the man behind the incredible label that bears his name.
What do you love least about running your business? Making the financial side balance with the creative. What do you love most? Working with young creative people. What’s the dream for your business? That it can continue as a creative force If you could go back to day one of your business what, if anything, would you do differently? Nothing Does the responsibility of your business ever scare you? Yes! How do you start your day? Press-ups What do you eat for breakfast? Nutty muesli with extra almonds Are you a morning or night person? Morning What do you do to unwind? I go to the theatre and I like to listen to new exciting music.
The Designer Life:
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David Fielden sketches in his London based studio. Image © David Fielden
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