Full name:
Terrence George Clayton Bray
Contact: 031-2094925 (studio)
www.terrencebray.com
Brand or label name: Terrence Bray
How would you describe your design style?
I strive for the best quality possible at that moment - quality in all
aspects of design. They are classical concepts placed in a contemporary context,
the eternal classic heart viewed through the personal and challenging and
unexpected. Simply it honours beauty, humour and passion. It’s a philosophy that
by nature adapts to its environment and constantly evolves.
Who are you favourite South African designers:
The ones that I am friends with
Who are your favourite international designers:
The ones whose range for the season appeals to me the most
Do you retail in South Africa, if so where?
EGALITY in Parkhurst, CALYX in Port Elizabeth, HEART & SOUL in Knysna and
TREASURE & BOND in New York
What is the highlight / biggest achievements of your career?
The order for Treasure & Bond in New York / working with Giorgio Armani,
last month meeting and working on a photo shoot and fitting with Karl Lagerfeld
at Chanel in Paris then attending the wedding of my friend HSH Princess
Charlene, dressing her mother for all the events in Monaco and dressing HSH for
her event in Durban on the 7th July.
Are you working on any exciting projects in 2011, if so what?
Production of my Summer range for Treasure & Bond and a coffee table book
project for December.
What are your favourite fabrics to work with? Natural fabrics
In your opinion, what makes a person stylish or fashionable? Knowing
themselves confident.
‘If I wasn’t a designer, I would be... An art director
‘When I’m not working, I am never not working.
What do you hate most about being a designer: unpredictability it’s also
the best thing
Who is your role model and why? I listen to the voices within
What are you listening to on your ipod? Sumi Jo Soprano the album is La
Promessa
Sum yourself up in one word? Interesting and passionate
Your favourite movie of all time? I have so many favourites it would be
impossible to single out just one
Dream destination? I have just returned and am fortunate to go there
often.
