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It's time to discover the 15 winners of the WSNBlog young designer contest. They seduced our professional jury, thanks to their original and creative universe as well as their passion for fashion. We wanted to learn more about them...
This week, meet Pola Thomson !
> How did you come upon the Who's Next Blog and its Young Designer contest?
A friend encourage me to enroll.
> What was your reaction when you found out you'd won?
I'm still realizing it, astonishing. Is such an honor and great chance.
> Can you briefly introduce yourself ?
I am Pola Thomson, Chilean, NY based fashion designer. I have a BA as designer in the Chilean Catholic University, short curses at CSM London, PARSONS and FIT in NY. Got couture training by private lesson I took at Laura Rivas Vial atelier, a Chilean couturier that represented Nina Ricci back in Chile during the 70's. I have also worked in the editorial industry, as fashion stylist and correspondent for several magazines.
> How did you start designing clothes? Is it something you’ve always wanted to do ?
I believe so, I ask for a sewing machine for Christmas when I was around 10, never had the chance to use it! nobody in my family knew how to sew or related with arts and crafts.
> What are your sources of inspiration ?
Chilean landscapes and society.
The magic and permanence of nature.
Art, films and music.
Life and the experience that comes within as sallying throw it.
> Fashion, what for ?
For dreaming, for joy, for freedom.
> Which artists would you like to make discover with the readers ?
The photography of my friend Foch
> Your news? Your projects ?
This is my very fist time showing in Paris, this is the biggest challenge in my career.
> Your favorite adresses in your city ?
My studio in TriBeCa, NY. 50 White Street #1 Floor, New York, NY, 10013.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
The Boom Boom Room at the top floor of the Standard Hotel 48 Washington St, New York, NY 10014.
> The one question you’d like to be asked ?
I would like to be asked if I would choose the same career if I had different options…
I definitely would do it, over and over again. Fashion is beyond choosing, you're meant to be or not.
> Favorite drink?
Champagne!
> Describe a successful evening/night ?
I usually enjoy the most evenings that can't predict at all, though any time shared with my dear ones is time that I deeply embrace as successful.
> Your last concert ?
A piano concert by the Chilean Claudio Bravo
> Your last exhibition ?
Color Moves: Art and Fashion by Sonia Delaunay at The Cooperhewitt National Design Museum New York.
> A motto ?
Love
> One last word ?
Merci
