Name: Marquis Lao
Degree: BA
FS²: Where do you find your inspiration?
Maquis Lao: I find inspiration in many things. There’s so much in the world that
influences my designs and lately it’s been pretty conceptual themes that
reflect what’s going on in the world today and it’s many issues.
FS²: Where have you interned?
ML: I have interned at a high school, helping to construct the costumes for their
musical so far. But I hope to score an internship with Marchesa or Zac Posen.
FS²: What was the first thing you ever designed?
ML: A canvas bag with hand printed math equations on the bag. ALL HAND
SEWN! It was through a fashion camp that I took part in growing up.
Machine sewing wise: a horrendous green basic sloper dress for my draping
class, haha.
FS²: When did you become interested in design?
ML: I became interested in design probably around the age of 5? It’s almost
hard to remember but I knew I wanted to be in fashion when my mom took
me shopping and I’d look at all the cool things in the store and my mom’s side
of the family is pretty rooted in dressing to impress. And my mom got me
these really beautiful Barbie doll dresses that were so detailed. I think all
these factors is what really got me interested in design.
FS²: What do you listen to while you work?
ML: I think it changes depending on the time of day and what I’m feeling, but I
usually listen to hip-hop/r&b, EDM, and K-pop. EDM is what helps keep me
up so I can finish my work.
FS²: Have you studied abroad? If so, where and how did that change the way you design?
ML: Florence Spring 2015! It has solidified my design aesthetic as a designer. It’s
made me realize exactly what aesthetic I like doing and what market I want
to target and it’s just given me the creative awakening that I needed. I advise
everyone to try and save up for study abroad cause it’s seriously amazing. LIFE CHANGING.
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