PRESS: Independent Boutique spends 5 minutes with designer Yan Neo!

How do you describe to people what you do and your design style?

I create contemporary chic for women to enjoy, indulge in and so they hopefully feel empowered and amazing having their Yan Neo pieces.

What sort of comments do you get about your designs?

Great essential wardrobe additions, lovely fabrics, great fit, very well made and must haves!

What is your background?

My 14+ years background in the fashion industry covers most aspects of fashion having grownup in the industry. I trained in tailoring at London College of Fashion and then on to a degree in fashion at Westminster University. Experienced in made-to-measure designing for private clients, styling and art direction of photoshoots, buying and boutique retailing. Now continuing the journey in creating the Yan Neo brand.

Which designers do you rate highly and why?

There are so many talented designers out there so it is difficult to choose but I admire Nicholas Ghesquière, Antonio Berardi, Alber Elbaz, Donna Karan, Vivienne Westwood. All of whom use fabric, cut and form in amazing ways....

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