Tanya Ling of Veryta
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Tanya Ling of Veryta, chosen by Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent
Tell us about your past year, things seem to have steamrollered for you recently
The opportunity to work with Filippo Binaghi and Stefano Pilati on the Veryta project was a bolt from the blue. Filippo had been introduced to me by Peter Copping when Peter was at Louis Vuitton. I visited Filippo’s factory and we became friends, and later I met Stefano and the production of the collection was soon underway – it was a very organic process.
What was it that first inspired you to work in womenswear?
Ever since I can remember I have been designing womenswear by making drawings. I think the inspiration came during a trip to Paris at the age of 8. My parents and grandparents took me to see the greatest painting in the world (The Mona Lisa) and the greatest building (The Palace of Versailles) – which was where I uncovered the world of Marie Antoinette. Soon after, I discovered Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Else Schiaparelli.
Who, from the world of fashion, has influenced you most?
My peer group at Central St Martins – Peter Copping, April Crichton and John Ray – is an important touchstone. Other influences have come predominantly from the Art World - John Currin, Gavin Turk, Georgie Hopton, Gary Hume and my husband William.
Your work has been described as innately feminine and ephemeral – is this a primary concern in the design process?
I work almost entirely intuitively. Drawing and painting is where the process starts. I’m female and I’m interested in female beauty so for my work to be described as innately feminine is not surprising.
Describe the British fashion industry in a word
Creative.
Who has afforded you the most inter-industry support thus far?
Stefano Pilati and Lisa Armstrong.
As an Italian brand, why did you choose to show in London?
I am based in London and I see London as one of the most important cultural centres. I have many supporters here so it kind of made sense for me to stay.
Pieces by Harris Elliott and his high fashion advocate, Paul Smith, for the Wallpaper* Show Time shoot
H Jacket from H by Harris
Q1 Skin from H by Harris
Q4 Tote from H by Harris
Q3 Rucksack from H by Harris
Mark Fast coupes up with Angela Missoni for the Wallpaper* shoot
Mark Fast, Spring Summer 2010
Mark Fast, Spring Summer 2010
Mark Fast, Spring Summer 2010
Mark Fast, Spring Summer 2010
James Long combined with pieces from Lucas Ossendrijver of Lanvin, for the W*130 shoot
James Long, Spring Summer 2010
James Long, Spring Summer 2010
James Long, Spring Summer 2010
James Long, Spring Summer 2010
James Long, Spring Summer 2010
A blouse by Veryta comes combined with pieces from Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent
Veryta, Spring Summer 2010
Veryta, Spring Summer 2010
Veryta, Spring Summer 2010
Veryta, Spring Summer 2010
Veryta, Spring Summer 2010
A distinctive, cherry-inspired headpiece from milliner Piers Atkinson coupled with a Pringle of Scotland dress for the Wallpaper* shoot
Piers Atkinson, ’Sex on the Brain’ Spring Summer 2010
Piers Atkinson, ’Sex on the Brain’ Spring Summer 2010
Piers Atkinson, ’Sex on the Brain’ Spring Summer 2010
Piers Atkinson, ’Sex on the Brain’ Spring Summer 2010
Mary Katrantzou, as chosen by Frida Giannini of Gucci for Wallpaper*
Mary Katrantzou, Spring Summer 2010
Mary Katrantzou, Spring Summer 2010
Mary Katrantzou, Spring Summer 2010
Mary Katrantzou, Spring Summer 2010
Mary Katrantzou, Spring Summer 2010
A Christopher Shannon t-shirt and trousers-combo with pieces by Italo Zuchelli at Calvin Klein
Christopher Shannon, Spring Summer 2010
Christopher Shannon, Spring Summer 2010
Christopher Shannon, Spring Summer 2010
Christopher Shannon, Spring Summer 2010
Christopher Shannon, Spring Summer 2010
A multi-chromatic shirt and short selection by Jsen Wintle combined with a coat from his advocate, Christopher Bailey of Burberry
Jsen Wintle, Spring Summer 2010
Jsen Wintle, Spring Summer 2010
Jsen Wintle, Spring Summer 2010
Jsen Wintle, Spring Summer 2010
Jsen Wintle, Spring Summer 2010
A bewigged Mare un Rol’s model for the Wallpaper* January issue shoot
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
A look book selection from the latest season at Latvian fashion house, Mare un Rol’s
Catface mask by Maiko Takeda
Jack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper*. Having previously held roles at 10, 10 Men and AnOther magazines, he joined the team in 2022. His work has a particular focus on the moments where fashion and style intersect with other creative disciplines – among them art and design – as well as championing a new generation of international talent and profiling the industry’s leading figures and brands.
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