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FEBRUARY 23, 21:06
Veronica Basharatyan, the founder of BASHARATYAN V brand, is a British
designer having Armenian roots. Her brand's peculiarity is
interpretation of traditions in the modern style. In an interview with
NEWS.am STYLE Veronica disclosed details about her brand and
reflection of her nationality in the brand.
Veronica, tell about your Armenian roots.
My father's side is historically from Artvin, but in early 1900s they
moved to Stavropol and my father was born there. They surname has an
Iranian root `basharat or besharat' means person who is bringing good
news, like good messenger.
Have you been to Armenia?
Only when I was two years old, for a very short time, so unfortunately
I don't remember much, but it is in my diary as one of the main points
for this year. I would love to come and visit and study the country
for some time to find inspiration for one of my future collections.
How is your nationality reflected in your collections?
Reflecting traditions of different nationalities is one of the main
focuses in all my collections. So I would say this respect that was
taught to me by my parents when I was little and comes from my
Armenian-Balkarian background.
What were your first steps as a designer?
I started drawing and dressing up all my friends and myself when I was
about 7 years old. I made puffy skirts with adding socks underneath
the belt of the skirt, putting leggings on arms - like a cropped top
with tube style dress which was my Mum's maxi skirt.
How was BASHARATYAN V brand created?
I've started my company BASHARATYAN V Ltd and created the actual brand
straight after I've graduated from London College of Fashion in August
2012.
What is inspiring your?
Each BASHARATYAN V collection is dedicated to a certain country and
its traditions. Our task is to tell people about the traditions they
have never heard of or had stereotypes about through the prism of
fashion.
Are you wearing BASHARATYANV clothes?
Sometimes. I have quite a few pieces of BASHARATYAN V eveningwear,
some individually tailored garments, but everyday wear - I mostly wear
clothes of young British designers - some of them my friends from
University.
Are there any celebrities wearing your dresses?
Yes, luckily quite a few. Ornella Muti is one of them She is a very
good friend of mine and I have created a special capsule collection
for her, Aidan Salakhova (famous gallerist, artist and public person,
daughter of Mr Tair Salakhov - very famous Russian artist), Alisa
Krilova (Mrs Globe 2011), Fiona May,(athlete, winner of the World
Championships twice and two Olympic silver medals for long jump),
Tania Zamparo, (ex Miss Italy and TV anchor woman).
Do you plan to open a boutique in Armenia?
At some point yes. I really hope so!
From: A. Papazian
Veronica Basharatyan.Photos
http://style.news.am/eng/news/3171/each-basharatyan-v-collection-dedicated-to-a-certain-country---veronica-basharatyan.html
FEBRUARY 23, 21:06
Veronica Basharatyan, the founder of BASHARATYAN V brand, is a British
designer having Armenian roots. Her brand's peculiarity is
interpretation of traditions in the modern style. In an interview with
NEWS.am STYLE Veronica disclosed details about her brand and
reflection of her nationality in the brand.
Veronica, tell about your Armenian roots.
My father's side is historically from Artvin, but in early 1900s they
moved to Stavropol and my father was born there. They surname has an
Iranian root `basharat or besharat' means person who is bringing good
news, like good messenger.
Have you been to Armenia?
Only when I was two years old, for a very short time, so unfortunately
I don't remember much, but it is in my diary as one of the main points
for this year. I would love to come and visit and study the country
for some time to find inspiration for one of my future collections.
How is your nationality reflected in your collections?
Reflecting traditions of different nationalities is one of the main
focuses in all my collections. So I would say this respect that was
taught to me by my parents when I was little and comes from my
Armenian-Balkarian background.
What were your first steps as a designer?
I started drawing and dressing up all my friends and myself when I was
about 7 years old. I made puffy skirts with adding socks underneath
the belt of the skirt, putting leggings on arms - like a cropped top
with tube style dress which was my Mum's maxi skirt.
How was BASHARATYAN V brand created?
I've started my company BASHARATYAN V Ltd and created the actual brand
straight after I've graduated from London College of Fashion in August
2012.
What is inspiring your?
Each BASHARATYAN V collection is dedicated to a certain country and
its traditions. Our task is to tell people about the traditions they
have never heard of or had stereotypes about through the prism of
fashion.
Are you wearing BASHARATYANV clothes?
Sometimes. I have quite a few pieces of BASHARATYAN V eveningwear,
some individually tailored garments, but everyday wear - I mostly wear
clothes of young British designers - some of them my friends from
University.
Are there any celebrities wearing your dresses?
Yes, luckily quite a few. Ornella Muti is one of them She is a very
good friend of mine and I have created a special capsule collection
for her, Aidan Salakhova (famous gallerist, artist and public person,
daughter of Mr Tair Salakhov - very famous Russian artist), Alisa
Krilova (Mrs Globe 2011), Fiona May,(athlete, winner of the World
Championships twice and two Olympic silver medals for long jump),
Tania Zamparo, (ex Miss Italy and TV anchor woman).
Do you plan to open a boutique in Armenia?
At some point yes. I really hope so!
From: A. Papazian