www.womanthismonth.com 43 December 2014 Fashion Week, there are a lot of trade shows that go on and designers showcase their collections. It’s where buyers and the media come and check out new collections from up-and-coming designers. It was a really good experience.” Now Amal is working towards the f/w 2015 collection. “I’m grasping inspiration from every direction, all the while sketching and sourcing fabrics.” She’s already got Paris under her belt, which some would see as a peak, but she assures me she’s just started out there. “To get further and make my brand worldwide it’s going to be through hard work.” But I think it’s already paid off.” Besides Spanish designer Joseph Delpozo being her firm inspiration, Project Runway is Amal’s go-to TV show for reality inspiration: “When I see how tough it gets in that world it makes me want to work even harder; it’s good for me to watch and learn from.” In a way, Amal is a one-woman band. She is on her own. “I don’t have a mentor who monitors what I do or gives me direction - it’s all down to me. It’s great though because I get to do what I love to do and have my own vision and ideas come to life.” No pressure then. g The fall/winter 2014 collection is available for orders and the spring/summer 2015 collection is available for pre-order. Visit www.amalalmulla.com
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