Michael Lombard
Clothing Designer
Clothing Designer
by Rodney Wayne Branche Publisher/CEO, Copa Style Magazine Copa: Where are you from?
Michael: I’m from Amityville, New York Copa: What schools have you attended?
Michael: I attended the University of Maryland, College Park. Copa: At what time did you feel a need to establish your own fashion brand?
Michael: It was about two years ago when I started sketching my designs for fun and realize that I had a unique way of creating patterns. |
Copa: When did the ‘fashion bug’ bite you?
Michael: It really has always been inside me but it was just suppressed because I was fully in the music industry. Copa: How would you describe your line of fashion and where did receive its influence?
Michael: I try to create pieces that are edgy and creative but wearable. That’s the key I believe. My influences come from things I see from around the world or a thought that pops in my head and then I try to create it. I’ve even woke up in the middle of the night with an idea and started sketching immediately. |
Copa: Did you require much time to develop your presentation for the 2018 DCFW? (DC Fashion Week)
Michael: Actually not at all because I had just arrived back home from London fashion week 2 days before I had an interview on "ABC/Let's Talk Live" news show for DCFW. I didn’t have much time but I’ve been doing so many shows that it’s a routine so I pretty much know what collection I’m using.
Michael: Actually not at all because I had just arrived back home from London fashion week 2 days before I had an interview on "ABC/Let's Talk Live" news show for DCFW. I didn’t have much time but I’ve been doing so many shows that it’s a routine so I pretty much know what collection I’m using.
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Copa: Please share some of your experiences while you participated in the shows of “ London Fashion Week ILFWDA Show
Michael: Well it was interesting that we had to show up at 6am on a Friday to do fittings, makeup for models and rehearsals. Show started at 11:30am. We really wouldn’t do anything like that here in the states and I have to say I was tired.
Michael: Well it was interesting that we had to show up at 6am on a Friday to do fittings, makeup for models and rehearsals. Show started at 11:30am. We really wouldn’t do anything like that here in the states and I have to say I was tired.
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Copa: Please share some of your experiences while you participated in the shows of “London Fashion Week.”
Michael: Well it was interesting that we had to show up at 6am on a Friday to do fittings, makeup for models and rehearsals. Show started at 11:30am. We really wouldn’t do anything like that here in the states and I have to say I was tired. |
Copa: How would you and your modeling team describe your reception in London?
Michael: The reception was great. Most knew who I was and my collection and media was very receptive. I enjoyed myself so much that I’m doing the third largest show in the UK during London fashion week at House of icons in September. I’m actually doing a major editorial photo-shoot in London with renowned photographer Frank MacDonald. Excited about that as well. |
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Copa: What does the future hold for Michael Lombard and his world of fashion?
Michael: I’m just gonna kept striving to be the best that I can be in this very competitive fashion industry. I’m mainstream now so the spotlight is on my next moves. My motto is design-create-innovative and I intend to continue to do just that.
Michael: I’m just gonna kept striving to be the best that I can be in this very competitive fashion industry. I’m mainstream now so the spotlight is on my next moves. My motto is design-create-innovative and I intend to continue to do just that.
www.michaellombard.com
Instagram @michaellombard_designer
~Copa