Introducing my ‘Scarlett Platform’ where I will be bringing you interviews with Kurt Geiger insiders and influencers for their secrets and style take on Everything but the Dress *Scarlett
Starting with Kurt Geiger Creative Director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley…
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley at Kurt Geiger HQ Britton Street, London
Question One
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, Everything but the Dress Off!
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley’s ‘Everything but the Dress’ –‘Esme’ spiked leather platforms, ‘Lollidrop’ leopard mini bag and ‘Mildred’ bracelet all KG Kurt Geiger
Question Two
Scarlett: What inspired you when creating the Pretty in Punk Autumn Winter 12 Collection?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: British punk, mods and Saville Row and customized classics with varying degrees of fierce studs, chains and bulldogs!
British Punk, mods and Saville Row inspired Autumn Winter 12
Scarlett: But ‘Mildred’ the bulldog looks SO sweet?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: Mildred’s a pretty punk. She doesn’t bite (unless you borrow her handbag without asking!)
Pretty Punk ‘Mildred’ bracelet, KG Kurt Geiger
Question Three
Scarlett: So Kurt?! How did you find him and become the Creative Director of Kurt Geiger?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: Kurt Geiger actually first set up shop in London on Bond Street in 1963 but I didn’t join the brand until 2002 when I was invited to become Creative Director. It wasn’t a hard decision- shoes and now accessories too!
Finding Kurt…
Question Four
Scarlett: ‘Humbug’ in all of its guises has been my favorite piece since you launched accessories. Please tell me ‘Humbug’ has new Autumnal friends…?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: Rest assured it does. Meet ‘Humbug’ in Winter White.
‘Humbug’ in winter white nappa leather, KG Kurt Geiger
Question Five
Scarlett: There appears to be something about Mary this season? Where should I start with my first pair of Mary Janes (since I was 6 that is!) ?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: Don’t knock it, there are plenty of options to trace your first childhood steps in cool Mary Janes with little block heels, but this Kurt Geiger London Mary Jane, ‘Lucy’ is the place to start if you are looking for your new signature stiletto!
I Love ‘Lucy’, Kurt Geiger London Mary Janes
Question Six
Scarlett: What should come first? The dress or the shoes?
Rebecca Farrar-Hockley: For me, my shoes are the exclamation point to my outfit. How can I decide what I want the dress to say without knowing which shoes to wear first?!
Right foot Carvela Chelsea ‘Sloane’ boot, left foot power platform KG Kurt Geiger ‘Iris’
