Adriana Iglesias. Courtesy Adriana Iglesias
Adriana Iglesias. Courtesy Adriana Iglesias

A Q&A with Adriana Iglesias



Clothes by fashion designer Adriana Iglesias are featured on the cover of the June/July issue of Luxury magazine.

Model Celine, from Le Management agency, looks the epitome of bohemian cool, and is pictured in a floral maxi dress and geometric tailored jacket, both by the Spanish label.

Luxury catches up with the designer behind the eponymous brand, and finds out what lies behind her inspiration.

What is your definition of style?

Style for me is a reflection of an attitude. Personality and confidence are really important, so my collections show what I have inside, [and reflect] my own style. I feel good wearing clothes that are feminine but comfortable. I think my clothes bring a message of elegance, sensuality and beauty, promoting the perception of femininity.

You are known for your use of flowers and leaves in your work. Who or what was the inspiration behind your pre-fall 2016 collection?

I am attracted to nature itself, and I find inspiration there. I cannot observe flowers and colours without a smile, and think floral prints transmit beauty and optimism. The prints [for pre-fall] are inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. I am in love with life, so as I design, I do what comes from the very inside of me. Vibrant colours from nature, flowers from Hvar in Croatia, intense blues from the Sea in Dubrovnik and Santorini, turquoise from the Emerald Coast in Sardinia, and tropical leaves from Tulum in Mexico. Everything inspires me. The collections are like a story written in line with the different seasons.

Who are your fashion idols?

Women who enjoy fashion, but are not a slave to trends.

If you could dress any famous figure, dead or alive, who would it be?

Not easy to answer with just one name! I would say Romy Schneider (the French actress), Grace Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Brigitte Bardot, Julia Restoin Roitfeld and Charlotte Casiraghi.

The Still waters run deep fashion editorial and June/July cover for Luxury magazine were both photographed by Adam Balcerek.

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
Januzaj's club record

Manchester United 50 appearances, 5 goals

Borussia Dortmund (loan) 6 appearances, 0 goals

Sunderland (loan) 25 appearances, 0 goals

Results

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