Diana Findlay – Front of House / Graphic Designer
What is your happiest LFW moment?
I think my happiest moment is still to come this
season as I have had a bigger hand in organising
this On|Off due to the fire at the RAA. I'm really
excited to see how it we pull it off in a new
venue. And the graphic designer part of me was
excited when the invites I designed were delivered
this season, they look so cool.
And the moment you'd prefer to forget?
Packing everything into the van when we are breaking
the event down because all the dressers have legged
it - a lesson learned from last season.
What's the biggest challenge of your job?
Keeping calm and remembering everything I need
to do. I've taken to writing lists - things just
don't seem to stay in my brain like they used
to.
What would surprise people about your
role at LFW?
I am one of the main sponsorship seekers, design
the graphics, organise the designers and front
of house staff - and I'm only 24.
What are you looking forward to seeing
most at On|Off this season?
I can't wait to see what Robert Cary-Williams.
His shows are always interesting as you never
quite know what he's going to do. I've seen a
few bits of Esther Franklin’s collection
too and I love it already.
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Alexandra Byrne – Make-up
Artist
What is your happiest LFW moment?
When a show is over, the girls looked stunning
and the audience was very responsive. It’s
then that I know my efforts procured a huge success.
And the moment you'd prefer to forget?
When most of the models are lining up with their
first looks on and a girl runs in from another
show wearing loads of make up and we have to get
her ready in five minutes.
What's the biggest challenge of your job?
The preparation - organising which products from
which sponsors are appropriate for each show,
figuring out assistants, drawing up the face charts
and making sure I’m completely ready. But
once the shows are rolling I love every minute
of it.
What would surprise people about your
role at LFW?
That it’s such a multi-functional. On the
day I have to manage my team and the models while
concentrating on my own work and answering questions
from journalists in front of TV cameras - all
at the same time.
What are you looking forward to seeing
most at On|Off this season?
The On|Off production team, as they are always
beaming with energy and enthusiasm. In terms of
designers, I can’t wait to see the progression
of the talents with whom I have been working the
last few seasons.
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