Michael Lewis was approached by Tom Ford in February, this year; he has worked as a consultant for Toms womenswear, which launches in September; won NEWGEN Award from The British Fashion Council; currently consults for Loewe, Jaeger London and Versace; and has a collection that bears his name that is now in its second season.
We catch up with him….
Wonderland: Describe the favourite piece you have made…
Michael Lewis: Camaro, the sandal from my Autumn/Winter 2010 collection, was one of the best selling shoes for the season and its also one of my favourites. I love the graphic lines and the contrast in textures between the elastic and the leather. Inspired by 80’s car culture and the bold graphics of Bodymap, the A/W collection features statement designs and muted colours to ensure I have a balance of ornate and wearable shoes, whilst of course incorporating my signature platform sole.
W: What time are you up and working on a normal day?
ML: My dogs Ludivic and Harry tend to wake me up early, I then work in my studio or with clients until around 8-9pm.
W: Do you take a lunch break or eat at your desk?
ML: If I am having an extremely busy day I will have lunch at my desk, but if I have an opportunity to go out me and my team will go to either a deli in Belsize village or a cafe in Hampstead
W: Who are your stockists?
ML: We are currently stocked in Harvey Nichols and Dover Street Market, along with a number of online stockists including thecorner.com and hervierbazaar.com. International stockists include
L’Eclaireur, Paris, France
Grey Flannel & Officina, Capri, Italy
Isetan, Tokyo, Japan
Garderobe, Moscow, Russia
Boutique 1, Dubai, UAE
Hu Shoes, Washington, USA
En Avance, Miami, USA
W: What are your aspirations for the near and distant future?
ML: The growth and development of the Michael Lewis brand, aside from building stockists in London and international markets, we aim to build on new product categories, with the ultimate ambition to open stand alone store in London then Internationally.
