interview with: Marie-Louise Vogt

One day i was browsing through the various blogs i read and on Frizzi Frizzi i read an article about a young designer called Marie-Louise Vogt, based in Hamburg; this article had photos of her clothes too and those creations were absolutely innovative and unusual, so charming and fun at the same time. She's a really talented designer who likes to work with knits and creates beautiful silhouettes just by using a wool thread. So here it is: an interview with Marie Louise Vogt

1-What kind of studies did you do and where?

I studied Fashion Design at University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg.
2-Why did you decide to work just with knitwear instead of anything else?
Because I like knitting: For me it´s the ultimate way to express myself, to create an individual and personal fabric.
3-I know how it works with fabrics and pattern when you have to creat a collection, but in your case where do you start? You draw some sketches? You just start knitting?
I start with the selection of the materials and colours.
Then I knit single pieces by myself: I develop the pattern and look while handworking, it`s a spontaneous process.
Moreover, there are some women who knit for me. I give pattern and design to them and they knit single pieces for me.
In the end I do kind of a collage, put the pieces together and create a silhouette. I use a dress form for it and do drapery, too. 4-What's the thing you're most proud of talking about your work achievements?
My work is very personal to me. It means a lot to me, and to be able to work like that makes me happy.
5-Where do you take inspiration from when you have to create your clothes?

art, other cultures, vintage clothing and fabrics, colours ... 6-Colour is really an important factor of your work, which ones are your favourites?
pink and violet
7-Apart from fashion, are you interested in anything else in particular?

art.... travelling... food ... 8- What is it that you love about your town, Hamburg?

The fresh air, it´s close to the waterside, there is lots of green in the city

if you're victim of her talent too don't hesitate to visit her website: http://marielouisevogt.com/

or contact her:

MARIE-LOUISE VOGT SPALDINGSTRASSE 210-20097 HAMBURG
phone: +49 (0)176 23 86 49 48

email: contact@marielouisevogt.com