How To Become a Couture Fashion Designer: A/W 23 Couture Walks

Seasoned couturier and fashion designer Deborah Milner joins Claudia Smith for a SHOWstudio walk in the park as they talk about cultivating a career in the world of high-dressmaking. From launching her sustainable couture project Ecoture to becoming a couture consultant at Alexander McQueen under Sarah Burton, Milner’s decades of expertise are invaluable to fledgling designer Smith, who recently launched her label CenturyB4. The duo discuss where they find their inspirations and all the struggles of being a modern couturier, from the importance of being sustainable to finding work-life balance. Explore the project: https://showstudio.com/projects/couture-walks Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: http://showstudio.com/​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showstudio/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHOWstudio​ Facebook: https://www.facebo