In this new episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne Muhlethaler interviews Canadian ready-to-wear designer Todd Lynn (@toddlynnlondon).
Anne and Todd have known each other since 2000, whilst Anne was starting out at Christian Louboutin in London, and Todd was designing at Roland Mouret. They became close friends over the years and worked together closely, especially after Todd launched his eponymous brand in 2006.
Todd is considered rock and roll’s best-kept secret. His clients include U2, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce, The Savages, Lady Gaga, Courtney Love, Janet Jackson and P.J. Harvey. His collection embodies the effortless, dark and beautiful rock and roll cool that his music industry heavy hitters have long appreciated, a hybrid fusion of perfect tailoring and casual deconstruction.
The two discuss the joy and the challenges of having your own brand, the future of sustainability, and Todd’s thoughtful opinions around fashion as an ideas system. They touch on Todd's many incredible musical collaborations as he has dressed many a rock star and reflect upon both the glamour and hard work involved, especially when going on tour.
Todd also offers his mindfulness rituals, which more recently evolved to include baking cakes. Baking has allowed Todd to “connect to a process”, which is somewhat similar to his meticulous collection development process.
Todd then shares thoughts on teaching BA Students at Kingston University, the best advice he ever received from his teacher, the much-missed Louise Wilson, and finishes on the many books stacked up by his bedside. Enjoy!
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Selected Links from Episode:
You can find Todd at : Toddlynn.com
or on Twitter @ToddLynnLondon
on Instagram @ToddLynnLondon
Developing a Fashion Collection – Basic Fashion Design - https://www.waterstones.com/book/developing-a-fashion-collection/elinor-renfrew/todd-lynn/9781350132559
Fashion Phoenix - Directed by John Bland - http://film-directory.britishcouncil.org/fashion-phoenix
Be Good to Your Gut – Eve Kalinik - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Good-Your-Gut-delicious/dp/0349414920
David Guetta ft. Sia – Titanium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfuAukYTKg
Second hand Todd Lynn Designs -Vestiaire Collective - https://www.vestiairecollective.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-e2EBhAhEiwAJI5jg4F3qlvjxsuTXxk9IGJVltVBwJ1betUAB6Aa-ZSrsWIUGlZFkoBIORoCwAAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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