We chat to Coral about her business, Coral Turner Couture. Coral is one of the talented designers featured in We Make London's new book, Inspired:London.
What is name and background behind your
company?
Name: Coral Turner
Business Name: Coral Turner Couture
Background: Predominately a self-taught
fashion designer, a love for fine fabrics, the art of couture sewing to produce
great fitting clothes, and statement pieces that creates their own
identity/personality for the wearer, not easily defined or categorized is the
ethos behind my company.
Where are you based?
South East London
How long have you been in business for?
I have been making private bespoke pieces
for over 20 years for both men and women.
Tailored shirts for men and varying garments for ladies from silk
dresses to tailored suits, I set up an on-line ready-to-wear couture boutique
2011.
What do you love most about living in
London?
The variety of creative outlets, the
opportunity of experience whether it be in a working environment or the people
you meet, forever growing and evolving.
Who or what inspires you?
My parents/family/partner are my
inspiration, they have always encouraged me to go for what I believe in, never
give up, be kind to others along the way, and take the path less trodden.
What advice would you give designers
starting out?
Think for yourself, but don’t be so wrapped
up in being right that you forget to listen and take advice. If it’s encouraging embrace it, discouraging
take it with a pinch of salt. Above all
believe in yourself, where your abilities are lacking take the time to learn
more, always keep listening and learning.
What is new for your company?
The couture on-line boutique www.coralturner.co.uk under my label
‘Exclusive Originals’, which sells only one-of-a-kind, ready to wear women’s
wear. I have started out using jersey
fabrics for the initial collection, but will later move onto woven fabrics such
as silk and linens. One-of-a-kind is
very important to me as I believe in dressing the individual.
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