An interview with fashion designer, Hopkins student Michael Van Maele
AJB: What about men's fashion, are you interested in designing a men's line in the future?
MV: I have designed menswear, but I have not created any yet. I think there is a major market among Hopkins student for menswear, especially casual wear, that I would like to reach with my business. I would like at least to add three or four menswear looks to my spring collection next year.
AJB: On that note, are you already planning another collection?
MV: Of course! I am going to be working hard during intersession to pull this one off. I will be traveling across the world this summer, and I am hoping to find some wonderful inspiration abroad in Europe and Asia. I am going to try to show many more looks next season, upwards of 40. This new collection will be much more thematic perhaps, trying to sell a more artistic idea than the previous one.
AJB: What do you think of people's style at Hopkins? What's one trend you'd like to see guys or girls embracing for spring? What's one trend you've been seeing that you absolutely want to go away?
MV: I have seen some astonishing style here. Some people have it down more than others - I could tell you about three names right now of girls who have impeccable style here. I think there will always be the unstoppable sweatpants-clad lecture-goer, so I can't quite complain about that. As for embraceable trends, I encourage girls to try transparent blouses that end below the level of the short for this summer. I must also add that I am a huge fan of your acid green heels, Amanda. I almost want to run out and buy some for myself.
For the boys, I would advise picking up some shorts that cut off below the knee (BELOW!) and wacky colored aviators. The one trend I would like to see gone forever is of course Ugg boots, for which no excuse can be made, and also dresses which gather or bunch together around the hem. If you're a boy, you should consider losing the flip-flops immediately unless you are washing your car. And, please stop wear
MV: I have designed menswear, but I have not created any yet. I think there is a major market among Hopkins student for menswear, especially casual wear, that I would like to reach with my business. I would like at least to add three or four menswear looks to my spring collection next year.
AJB: On that note, are you already planning another collection?
MV: Of course! I am going to be working hard during intersession to pull this one off. I will be traveling across the world this summer, and I am hoping to find some wonderful inspiration abroad in Europe and Asia. I am going to try to show many more looks next season, upwards of 40. This new collection will be much more thematic perhaps, trying to sell a more artistic idea than the previous one.
AJB: What do you think of people's style at Hopkins? What's one trend you'd like to see guys or girls embracing for spring? What's one trend you've been seeing that you absolutely want to go away?
MV: I have seen some astonishing style here. Some people have it down more than others - I could tell you about three names right now of girls who have impeccable style here. I think there will always be the unstoppable sweatpants-clad lecture-goer, so I can't quite complain about that. As for embraceable trends, I encourage girls to try transparent blouses that end below the level of the short for this summer. I must also add that I am a huge fan of your acid green heels, Amanda. I almost want to run out and buy some for myself.
For the boys, I would advise picking up some shorts that cut off below the knee (BELOW!) and wacky colored aviators. The one trend I would like to see gone forever is of course Ugg boots, for which no excuse can be made, and also dresses which gather or bunch together around the hem. If you're a boy, you should consider losing the flip-flops immediately unless you are washing your car. And, please stop wear
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