Marc Robinson ~ Photo: Joseph JohnOn the eve of Fashionova 2008, I had the opportunity to chat with Marc Robinson on what he thinks of the talent at MAHE and about the Fashion industry in Dubai.
**********Afshan: When did your association with MAHE begin and how did it happen?
Marc Robinson: It began around 3-4 years ago. I’ve been doing a lot of work in India as a Fashion Show Director and at that time I got a mail from MAHE Manipal and being prompt with my mails I replied back immediately. Surprised at the quick response she stated that she had done research on my work with the faculty and other designers and that is how my association began with her and the other faculty.
A: How has your association been so far?
MR: It’s been always pleasant coming back to Dubai, coming back to MAHE. I’ve seen it evolve and it’s grown. The students have progressed immensely and there are state of the art techniques that have happened. The styles and designs, ideology and thinking has improved
A: From modeling to choreography…how did that jump happen?
MR: It’s inevitable! I mean when you are interested in fashion and you like the glam business and you know what you are doing and if you have a keen eye to understand how the garment has to be displayed and you have management skills and are interested in sound, lighting and have the marketing skills, put it all together. It’s not only choreography… you are called the show director now.
A: What do think about the creations from our designers this year?
MR: I think they are very very good this year
A: Do you think there is a potential in the fashion industry to absorb so many upcoming fashion designers
MR: Definitely! It happens all over the world and it happens very successfully and its inevitable in Dubai as well.
A: So you think the scope is pretty good?
MR: Yea! That’s why we have so many Fashion Weeks happening in Dubai because there is a huge potential over here.
A: A few words of advice to our aspiring designers…
MR: Be innovative! Market yourself in the best possible way and try to get experience by working with established fashion designers and then branch out on your own and maintain your own style and your own sense of individuality. Definitely! It happens all over the world and it happens very successfully and its inevitable in Dubai as well.
Marc Robinson: It began around 3-4 years ago. I’ve been doing a lot of work in India as a Fashion Show Director and at that time I got a mail from MAHE Manipal and being prompt with my mails I replied back immediately. Surprised at the quick response she stated that she had done research on my work with the faculty and other designers and that is how my association began with her and the other faculty.
A: How has your association been so far?
MR: It’s been always pleasant coming back to Dubai, coming back to MAHE. I’ve seen it evolve and it’s grown. The students have progressed immensely and there are state of the art techniques that have happened. The styles and designs, ideology and thinking has improved
A: From modeling to choreography…how did that jump happen?
MR: It’s inevitable! I mean when you are interested in fashion and you like the glam business and you know what you are doing and if you have a keen eye to understand how the garment has to be displayed and you have management skills and are interested in sound, lighting and have the marketing skills, put it all together. It’s not only choreography… you are called the show director now.
A: What do think about the creations from our designers this year?
MR: I think they are very very good this year
A: Do you think there is a potential in the fashion industry to absorb so many upcoming fashion designers
MR: Definitely! It happens all over the world and it happens very successfully and its inevitable in Dubai as well.
A: So you think the scope is pretty good?
MR: Yea! That’s why we have so many Fashion Weeks happening in Dubai because there is a huge potential over here.
A: A few words of advice to our aspiring designers…
MR: Be innovative! Market yourself in the best possible way and try to get experience by working with established fashion designers and then branch out on your own and maintain your own style and your own sense of individuality. Definitely! It happens all over the world and it happens very successfully and its inevitable in Dubai as well.
Its all about Fashion ~ Photo: Joseph John
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Anandha Karthik said...
wow! first shakuntala devi... now marc robinson... hmm...i wonder whoz next!!!
ur getting a pretty cool portfolio happening gal!!! great job!!! :D
keep d spirits going... i m sure ur gonna have bigger names coming through soon!!! :D
May 16, 2008 at 12:47 PM