Anyone who has read my blog from the beginning will know that I have had a long love affair with Finders Keepers The Label. It began many years ago when a girlfriend gifted me a pair of their shorts for my birthday. These are still a staple in my wardrobe and since then, I have added many more amazing Finders Keepers pieces to my closet.
It’s easy to see why so many of us have fallen in love with Finders Keepers, with a designer as effortlessly cool and lovely as Kate Andy at the helm. I was rather excited to be seated right across from her at last months Cosmopolitan Magazine Fun Fearless Female Awards where Kate won Designer of the Year. I couldn’t help but take the opportunity to ask her to answer a few questions that I could share with you and I cannot thank Kate enough for taking the time out of her ever so busy schedule to do this interview…
Tell me a little about the new Finders Keepers collection ?
The Harvest is our November 2014 collection– and just like a yield from crops, the collection has so many different elements coming together to create something incredible. We were able to pull so many of the colours from the digital floral print in this range to inspire the range’s colour palette – including navy, nasturtium orange, paradise pink and jungle green and also experimented with contrasting ginghams and sheer fabrics. There’s a lot in this collection that will allow any girl to make a statement and be ahead of the trends.
What are your personal favourite pieces from the collection ?
I love the Yesterday Top and Dress. The sheer ’22’ is a personal favourite design of mine (pictured below) – and I’m a huge fan of gingham– so pairing them together is a dream outfit!
Who do you look up to in the fashion industry ?
I really admire designers who have managed to really own a trend and make it their own. The Isabel Marant Bekett wedge sneaker is my favourite shoe… It’s a design that technically shouldn’t work – and isn’t for everyone – but they are so recognisable and iconic for the label.
Who is the ultimate Finders Keepers girl?
Finders Keepers girl have fun with their styling and love to get on board with trends. She might not always be the most experimental with her dressing, but she always looks polished and manages to make statements through her use of prints and texture.
Do you design pieces for yourself or your own style?
While it’s crucial to keep the customer in mind when designing, I think anyone who dreams of being a fashion designer does so to make beautiful clothes that they want to wear. I always try and work in my signature into every Finders Keepers range someway or another!
What has been your career highlight so far ?
Winning the Fashion Designer category for Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Fun Fearless Female Award was a huge moment for me! It’s so humbling to think that what you do every day is being recognised by others in your field and worthy of commendation… It inspires me to keep moving forward!
What is your favourite fashion purchase ever made?
My Celine Sunglasses – they come everywhere with me.
What is your every day fashion advice for the Australian girl?
Life’s too short to not have fun with your styling. You can look amazing while still keeping within your comfort zone.
What do you envisage for the future direction of Finders Keepers?
More on-trend pieces in amazing prints, colours and sihlouettes! Our Finders Keepers X Fit activewear range is also on its way into stores from this month, which is incredibly exciting. I really believe that Finders Keepers is a complete lifestyle brand.. This is just the next step!
The gorgeous Harvest collection will be released this month, however you can view and shop the current Finders Keepers collection here.
Photos are not my own. Source Finders Keepers The Label.