The Scoop From Patrik Ervell (and Michael Stipe!)

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PATRIK ERVELL, menswear designer
What was your inspiration?
I started with the idea of the kind of menswear that masculine women wear.
Were there any icons?
Not really. There were a few photo books from the 70s and 80s. It was also some photojournalism of subcultures from the 70s and 80s, but that’s about it.
How did you decide to use one female model?
I’ve always had women as customers so I thought what better time than now to just have a girl. It’s menswear, but girls buy it so why not have a girl?

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MICHAEL STIPE
What brings you to Patrik’s show?
I know Patrik. I like to support him. I think he’s really great.
What did you enjoy about the show?
I like the woman that was kind of cool and kind of a surprise. Patrik is always about line. That’s what he does really well and he layers really well. I loved visors. I love the transparency and I really liked all the angles.