Fashion week insiders: darren fowler
Published
13th Sep 2011
by rachael

Name: Darren Fowler
Position/Salon: International creative director for the Clipso Salon group and managing director of Clipso London
How long have you been working backstage at shows?
For 10 years.
How did you get into working at fashion week?
Through different contacts within fashion and also through L'Oréal Professionnel and photographers and designers I've met along the way.
What's your favourite thing about working at fashion week?
The creativity and the general atmosphere. I also enjoy working with fresh new people and designers.
What look do you predict we'll be seeing a lot of?
I personally think we'll be seeing a lot of androgyny and ponytails.
What's your fashion week kit bag essential?
I cannot live without L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium hairspray and their Pli setting lotion.
What shows are you doing this season?
At London Fashion Week I'll be doing Bernard Chandran and in Paris I'll be doing the ON:OFF shows.
Best advice for surviving fashion week?
Be prepared, on time and creative.