Jack Cassidy from LN-CC
What are your five key pieces for SS14?
1. Levi’s RED white shirt (£600)
‘This quilted white cotton apron is from the first RED collection in 7 years. It is the most comfortable shirt you will ever wear.’
2. Paco Rabanne dress (£1847)
‘A short shift dress in patent leather from Julien Dossena's first collection for Paco Rabanne, much of which had a futuristic edge. Wear it with flats.’
3. Kult Domini shoes (£446)
‘Kult Domini is a new footwear brand from designer Kate Deeley. She references masculine shapes, taking inspiration from classic Derby shoes and Chelsea boots. They’re extremely well-made.’
4. Faustine Steinmetz jeans (£797-£1472, made to order)
‘We’ll be stocking an exclusive selection of London designer Faustine’s hand-spun, dyed and woven denim. It’s a labour-intensive process that creates a garment unlike any other pair of jeans you’ve worn before.’
5. E Tautz shorts (£265)
‘These silk and cotton drawstring shorts are beautiful. E Tautz create exceptionally well-produced pieces with a relaxed sensibility.’
What will fly off the shelves this season?
‘I expect that Jacquemus will continue to sell well. The designer, Simon Porte Jacquemus has a really fresh point-of-view: sharp silhouettes, minimal shapes, bold colours and materials.’
What are you most excited about wearing yourself?
‘I’m after a piece of Nicomede Talavera’s new collection. He’s a recent graduate of Central St Martins and his SS14 collection is exclusive to LN-CC. A really interesting blend of tailoring and sportswear, with amazing leather pieces too.’
Which designers have you got your eye on?
‘I’m excited about Julien Dossena going to Paco Rabanne. He formerly worked alongside Nicolas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga and has a really strong vision. I think this is the beginning of a key relationship between a designer and a brand that’s steeped in history but has not been at the forefront of progressive design for some time.’
Your favourite London shop? (Not your own!)
‘Labour and Wait on Redchurch Street. They have a fantastic selection of simple but well-designed objects for the home. It’s good for gift shopping too.’