Paparusso: luxury brand designer

“Destiny is for losers. It’s just a stupid excuse to wait for things to happen instead of making them happen.” - Blair Waldorf

“命运是给失败者的。是他们等待事情发生而不是创造事情发生的愚蠢借口。” —布莱尔

We finally stopped waiting around for the right moment to write about one of our favorite designers! So brace yourself for an excessive amount of references from Gossip Girl as you get to know a little more about our girl! The first time we saw the brand was at a styling brunch towards winter ‘20/21. She had only one piece of each design. The pieces really stood out, and we were drawn towards them. After a couple of glasses of Prosecco, we decided to try on the pieces and managed to have a chat with the designer, Laura. She explained that there was only one piece per design because this is a made on-demand premium brand for women. Bye, fast fashion!

我们终于开始写关于我们最爱的设计师的故事。在了解她的同时做好准备因为我们会参考很多绯闻女孩的格言。我们第一次看到该品牌是在 20/21 冬季的造型早午餐上。现场她的没每件新品只有一件，却深深吸引了我们。在几杯Prosecco只手，我们决定上身试试那些衣服，然后我们有机会和设计师—Laura 聊了聊。她告诉我们之所以每款设计只有一件，因为这是一个专为女性打造的服装定制品牌。再见，快时尚！

A couple of months down the lane, we got to know the designer and her brand a little bit more. Her made on demand pieces are revolutionising the fashion game, pieces reflecting the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Shanghai. She has gone the extra mile in terms of luxurious tailoring with a modern, androgynous influence. In a conversation with the designer, we were able to get a glimpse into her background.

几个月后我们对设计师和她的品牌有了更多的了解。她的按需定制服饰的设计理念正在彻底改变时尚游戏，从她的作品中我们看到上海国际化大都市的身影，那些奢华定制中流露着现代化和多样性。在与设计师的交谈中，我们得以一窥她的故事。

*The Kiki Top and the Layla Pant*

**“Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It’s a movement, design, and architecture, all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we would like to”. - Blair Waldorf**
**“时尚是最强大的艺术。它结合运动、设计和建筑为一体。它向世界展示了我们是谁以及我们想成为谁”。 - 布莱尔**

As per usual, we would want to know how it all started, what inspired the designer to get to where she is now.

像往常一样，我们想了解一切从何开始，是什么启发了设计师成为今天的样子。

“So basically, I started picking out my own outfits from the time I was 6. Then at 15, I saw some clothes I couldn’t find in the store, so I made my first dress then! From then on, the clothes I felt I couldn’t find, I just made for myself. I also used to love watching One Tree Hill. I always identified with the character Brooke Davis, who was a fashion designer. Now when I look back, that probably was just building for the woman I wanted to become”.

“我从 6 岁就开始挑选搭配自己的衣服。然后在 15 岁时，我看到了一些衣服可是在商店里找不到，于是我亲手做了我人生中第一件衣服！从那时开始，每当我在商店里找不到我想要的衣服时，我就自己动手制作。我曾经很喜欢看一部剧“篮球兄弟”，我很喜欢里面鲁克戴维斯这个角色，她是一名时装设计师。现在回想起来，可能正她启发我成为这样的女性。”

**The creative process manifests in different ways and on different timelines for each person. We were curious as to the creative process and where inspiration comes from for Laura.**
**每个人的创造力出现于不同的方式和时间。我们很好奇Laura的创造过程以及她从哪里得到灵感**

“I am in love with the fabric. First, I find the fabric, and then I design. The inspiration comes from everything around me. My biggest inspiration remains French and Italian women, style, the culture, + Chinese architecture/culture for sure after 6 years in China. I can see a dress in every object. It is also not just one person who I would identify as my biggest inspiration. Women in the world, mostly my mother, the strong women around me that are becoming more and more emancipated, I am impressed by the new generation.
“我们喜欢材质面料。首先我会找到我喜欢的面料，然后我开始设计。我的灵感来自身边的一切。我最大的灵感是法国和意大利的女性风格和文化，在中国呆了 6 年后，中国建筑和文化也成为我灵感来源之一。我可以在任何事物中看到一件衣服的影子。我认为我的灵感不只是来自于某个人。而来自世界上的女人们，尤其是我的母亲，还有我身边那些坚强的女性和她们越来越解放的意识，我很欣赏新一代女性。”

We can count on two things in life for easy, everyday reverie: television and fashion. Naturally, when the two come together, it's that much more enjoyable. We are captivated by fascinating plots, charming characters, and of course, impressive fashion. Sometimes TV shows can even become our fashion cheat sheets. We wanted to know which TV shows have inspired Laura over the years.

我们可以轻松举例出每天生活中轻松的事：电视和时尚。当这两个结合在一起变得让人非常享受。我们被引人入胜的情节、迷人的角色，当然还有令人印象深刻的时尚穿搭所吸引。有时我们会照搬电视剧里的穿搭到生活中。我们想知道这些年来哪些电视剧激发了Laura的灵感。

One Tree Hill, Sex and the City and Gossip Girl, which I have watched at least 5 times.

篮球兄弟，欲望都市，绯闻女孩，这几部剧我最起码看了不下五遍。

**Fashion trends keep things interesting, but we cannot love every one of them, and this is the one that Laura cannot stand!**

Those big sandals! I see it everywhere, and I just can’t! Especially with the socks!
时尚流行趋势让一切变得更有趣，但是不是关于它的一切都让我们着迷，有一样东西是Laura不能忍受的——那些大底凉鞋，我到处都能看到它，我实在是不能忍！

Whether you're layering delicate necklaces, adding a statement earring, or throwing on a scarf, often, accessories are essential for taking outfits to the next level. We also got to know the designer's favorite accessories.

Big earrings!! The bigger the better!

The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on creatives and the design world in general. Did it impact Laura in any way?

Yes, definitely, yes. I find my biggest inspiration in France with my family. Not having the luxury to travel for a year and a half affected my mood and affected my creativity.