I usually rock up to work [in Melbourne s South Yarra] about 8-8.30am.We have our own factory so my day is hands-on.
I work with the machinists, looking at fabrics and the cut of garments, plus there s the management of our stand alone stores. I try to get home by 7pm to read a story to Daniel [Galan s four-year-old son with his wife and business partner, Mimi]. It s slick and I m not afraid to push boundaries.
I love a slim shirt, skinny jean and a great shoe. If it s cold, a peak lapel velvet jacket. I like the way Alexander McQueen moulds his women s jackets and coats through the chest, bust and waist.
The tailoring looks as if the jackets were made just for you and the sleeves make a statement. John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier are artists with their collections. David Jones has great accessories, clothing, childrenswear and fresh food.
Of course, the Arthur Galan AG brand is also my favourite. In Paris, L Eclaireur in the Marais district has a front room dedicated to candles and men s fragrances. The back of the shop has beautiful fringe labels from Belgium and France.
Colette has amazing accessories. Jude Law has a relaxed, slick look. I shouldn t say it but Angelina Jolie has the fabulous figure of a real woman.
She fills out a dress and looks sexy. How many shirts do you own? I ve got about 40 jammed in to my wardrobe but it keeps changing.
Every time I make a beautiful shirt, I want to keep it. What are your favourite trends for winter? For men, the dressed-up mod look.
It s sophisticated and gentlemanly. The colours are dark and luxurious, such as black and anthracite with highlights of rich tones like ruby. For women, the short lengths and the shift dresses, but with volume in the sleeves.
The suit jacket is making a revival, almost replacing the cardigan. A pair of Dolce Gabbana silver snakeskin loafers from Rome. Perhaps they were a bit too cool but, who knows, with the whole metallic look for summer I may give them a go.
About nine years ago I made a striped sweater in yellow and brown. It was the colour of a bumblebee and looked like something Freddie Krueger [from A Nightmare on Elm Street What online fashion sites do you look at? Netaporter.
com is a good indication of trends and what people are buying. I usually rock up to work [in Melbourne s South Yarra] about 8-8.30am.
We have our own factory so my day is hands-on.
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