An Interview with Sir Adam Devlin

This week I was able to sit down with fellow blogger, classmate and friend, Adam Devlin, and talk to him about his life as an aspiring stylist and designer. In my eyes this guy is a legend. I leave college everyday with a smile on my face after having experiencing the bazaar things he comes up with. He loves everybody and everything (as long as they're up for a laugh). He is a true inspiration and a pleasure to collaborate with. I have high hopes for this dude and it is my great honor to be able to call him a friend.

Q. Tell me a little bit about yourself. Where you were born? Your educational background? What made you interested in fashion?
A. My name is Adam. I'm from Galway. I'm currently studying Fashion Design in GTI. What made me interested in fashion? Ehm.. I like looking well.

Q. What does fashion mean to you?
A. It means dressing well.. I don't know, what is this question?!

Q. How would you define your city's fashion?
A. Ugg boots are visible on the streets, I think that says everything..

Q. When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?
A. I never did. I don't have any interest in becoming a designer. I much prefer a career as a stylist or a creative director or something..

Q. What was the first article of clothing you ever designed?
A. A black pencil skirt. Initially I wanted to make it out of leather but my tutor wouldn't allow because I was beginner.. Whateverr.

Q. Who are some of your favourite designers?
A. My favourite designer at the moment is Givenchy. I love all of Riccardo Tisci's work. His collections are always something I look forward to, and if I had the money I would have it all.. someday..

Q. What are some of your favourite clothing stores/catalogues/websites?
A. It changes all the time but you can never go wrong with topshop/topman. At this present moment I'm loving Weekday Clothing, Kult Clothing and Jade Clarke, and of course Asos Marketplace and Urban Outfitters.. Christ, the list goes on

Q. What advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers/stylists like yourself?
A. Make sure it's what you want to do.

Q. How would you define your personal style?
A. It all depends on my mood. Some days I like grunge, some days I want to dress like Kanye West.. It really depends on my mood.

Q. What are some of your fashion goals?
A. Just be successful and love what I do.

Q. Where do you get your inspiration?
A. Tumblr.. Other bloggers.. Artists.

Q. Do you try to keep with the trends or create your own?
A. I do and I don't. I'm aware of them, and I do sometimes try to incorporate them into my wardrobe but I wouldn't be a trend slave or anything.

Q. Do you come up with concepts for designs first or is it more of an unplanned thing?
A. Planning is key. I can't do anything unless I have an idea mapped out in my head or on paper..

Q. Where can readers find out more about you and your work?
A. http://cuzimadam.blogspot.ie/

Q. What would you call a casual night in?
A. Am.. Food, trolling through tumblr and lots of tea

Q. Which would you rather live without, the internet or your skinny jeans?
A. How could you even ask me this?! Am.. Maybe the internet..

Q. Who is your style icon and why?
A. It changes like the weather but at the moment I'm intrigued by Byron London's wardrobe (tumblr blogger).. And ehm.. that guy from Hurts, I think his name is Theo..

Q. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A. I can't see myself tomorrow let alone in 10 years.. Eh, successful and happy I guess..

Q. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A. London

Q. What is your must have accessory?
A. At the moment, it's probably a beanie hat.. and a gold chain

Q. What is your favorite item of clothing in your wardrobe?
A. Probs my leather biker jacket.. or my creepers

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo