We ask the designer of Organic by John Patrick (and our April guest editor) our quickfire questions.
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I usually get up around… 5 a.m.
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I would never leave my home without… a sharpened pencil.
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It’s important for me to have an eco approach to design because… I can’t think about design any other way.
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My eco beauty essentials include… anything by Tata Harper.
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My favorite place to shop is… my own closet.
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When I’m stressed, I… take a step back and start over.
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My guilty pleasure is… sleeping for ten extra minutes.
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If my days had one extra hour, I’d… go on that long walk.
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The last thing I googled was… some obscure village looking for a weaver.
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The most cherished item in my closet is… an old handmade shirt from when I had more time on my hands.
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I’m dying to splurge on… a pair of handmade English boots OR Italian.
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When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I… eat extremely carefully.
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Right now I’m reading… Orhan Pamuk.
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If you looked on my desk you’d see… a pocket dictionary and some foreign currency.
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A fashion trend I just don’t get… models as designers.
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My ideal day would include… beach and sunshine.
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My favorite place to travel… Italy.
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I’m excited for Spring 2014 because… we have lots of exciting projects we are working on.
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From the standpoint of sustainability, it’s important when shopping to remember… where something came from or was made.
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When I’m looking to get inspired, I… go to the library.
- The best advice I ever got… wear life like a loose garment
Previously — Organic by John Patrick: The Ethical Designer and Tiffies Winner Explains Why the Fashion System is Broken
