What is it that you and your company does? I can see that you list some of the most exciting fashion companies on your site, what kind of work do you do for them?
It is not easy to define our company. Lagente works as an “entity” of advice, support and protection of the creative figures and brands in general. Founded in 1994 thanks to the idea of Davide Dallomo, Lagente has always had its HQ in Milan, one of the most important world fashion capitals. Lagente established and consolidated very important connections with the main global players of the business and has been collaborating with the main holding companies and brands of the fashion industry.
How do you scout new talent? Do work with external scouts?
Designers and fashion designers come to our agency, they send us their CV and portfolio. We select them with our creative management team composed by young members with international origins and experiences, combining different cultural, educational and attitudinal backgrounds. Lagente also works together with brands and in collaboration with the most important fashion schools in the world.
Which designer that MUUSE worked with this season do you think is the most exciting to you?
A designer who caught my eye is Hellen van Rees, she created a collection which is very modern, but remains feminine. The color combinations and the way the blend into each other are very interesting. Something else which makes her a designer to watch is the way she interprets the classic Chanel inspired tweed in a futuristic way, something I haven’t seen before.
What is your personal relation to supporting new talents? Is there a designer we know, that you’ve had an eye on from the very beginning? Where did you scout that person?
Lagente has a special and unique approach for every designer in our team. We work with the entire range of professionals, from junior profiles to top artistic and creative directors. For each of them, we conceive a tailor made strategy.
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