In Conversation with Olivia Rubin
If you aren't already in the know, you should get to know the feminine flair of womenswear designer Olivia Rubin. If you're into joyful dressing, rainbow prints or sequins you're in for a real treat! A favourite of Emma Watson, Jessie Bush and Fearne Cotton to name a few, Olivia Rubin designs are known for their signature graphic prints and bold colours on simple yet feminine silhouettes.
Olivia has previously worked at Alexander McQueen, Dior and John Galliano in Paris and kick-started her eponymous label with her SS07 collection. The brand has established a strong media presence as well as a loyal customer base after being picked up by the likes of leading fashion titles Vogue, The Times and Instyle. We sat down with the brains behind the brand, Olivia herself, to get the inside scoop on all things Olivia Rubin...
Your signature style is graphic prints, bright colours and feminine shapes, where do you get your inspiration from?
Do you have a fashion icon?
What are your favourite trends for the season?
How big is the team behind Olivia Rubin?
What does a typical day for Olivia Rubin look like?
What advice would you give to someone looking to start their own business?
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Being invited to create my own pop-ups in some of my favourite international stores, being one of the final 5 in the DHL international potential fashion awards and being awarded an on-schedule presentation at LFW in September.
What is your favourite holiday destination?
What’s on your reading list?
What’s next for the brand?
Coggles X Olivia Rubin Exclusive Cardigan
Yes, you heard right we have a stunning exclusive to Coggles, the joyful candy-coloured hues of Olivia Rubin’s signature style in the latest much-loved Cecily cardigan. The sequin yarns shimmer over the colour block design that’s also capped with statement faux pearl buttons. Its dropped shoulder seams and chunky ribbed trims make this the ultimate slouchy knit for effortlessly with a nonchalant French tuck. Already seen on the likes of Vogue Williams and Racheal Everitt, this is a key traditional piece for your wardrobe to take you through late summer to early Autumn.
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