Caroline Charles

Origin: London

Career highlight: “47 years of being a leading London dress designer.”

Design background: Caroline worked with Mary Quant before setting up her business.

Design signatures: “Modern shapes and sophisticated, grown-up glamour.”

How would you describe your ideal client? “A Caroline Charles collector.”

Trademark piece: “The Caroline Charles Jacket – a highly collectable feminine corset jacket in lasting, luxury, lavish fabrics.”

Three spring/summer 2012 inspirations: “Thirties jazz, glamour and the French Riviera.”
 
What’s next for your brand? “Eastern approaches.”

Who are your design heroes? “Poiret, Chanel and Mary Quant – always.”

What’s your favourite cultural hotspot in the capital? “The National Theatre is endlessly engaging and inspiring.”

In five years time I will be… “Finding new things to inspire me – either through travel or the arts.”