Monica Chong interview for Livincool.com
Posted on 02.08.10 to fashion, interviews, news by Emanuele DAngelo
Monica Chong is the Creative Director of the british famous glasses brand Cutler and Gross.
Tell us a little about you…
I came from a fashion background, my mum was a fashion model, I studied fashion at Chelsea College of Art, I had my own label Monica Chong,a contemporay evening wear company from 80’s to 90’s.I supplied my collection worldwide to stores such as Harvey Nichols London, A La Mode London, Joseph London, Harrods, Joyce Hong Kong, Bendel NY, Saks NY, Isetan Tokyo and many others. I have worked on many other projects such as designing new uniforms for Lloyds Pharmancy, Asda Supermarket and consultancy for Biba during the late 90’s. I joined Cutler and Gross 2001 as their head of publicity and in 2002 I became their creative director as well. I am responsible for art directing and styling Cutler and Gross campaign and work closely with our designer Marie Wilkinson on trends and colours. I am also the creative consultant for Wound Magazine.
What initially drew you to the fashion industry?
my mum, she took me to fittings and I felt in love with the art of dressing up in beautiful clothes, it was just so thrilling to watch that I knew that was my vocation to study fashion design.
Who are your style icons?
Marlene Dietrich, Louis Brooks, Schiaparelli, Betty Page, Asia Argento
and favourite designers?
Schiapparelli and Charles James
Who is the most increbible artist who you ever use your sunglasses?
Jarvis Cocker, Elton John and Kate Hudson starring in the film NINE
And photographers?
photographers— I would have loved to work with Guy Bourdin and Man Ray if they were still alive !
Where do you get your inspiration?
my inspiration are from the cinema, especially the works by Fellini, Wong Kei Wai, Bunnel, Jean Cocteau and film noir.
What is your favourite vacation destination?
Berlin and Sydney
Any superstition?
none
Item you can’t travel without?
Mac lipstick Ruby Wu
What is your favourite indulgence?
caviar
What is your favourite quote? Why?
‘never knowingly under dressed’ that’s how my close friend say about me.
What is your favourite way to relax?
having dear friends around sipping champagne, listening to the Cure and watch a old black and white film or two.
Monica Chong’s photos by Emanuele, London 2010
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