A: When I first started it was down to lack of clothing I liked being available to me in shops. I could never find what I wanted and if I did the prices were always through the roof, so I decided to make my own. Music has and always will be been an influence when creating.
Q: What are your favorite bands?
A: The fav bands is always a hard question, haha, but Pantera, Aerosmith, Ghost, Judas Priest and King Diamond are some of my top most played.
Q: Where does the name "Wicked Lester" come from? I know it's what early Kiss used to call themselves, but how did you land on it? Did you have other names?
A: Yes early KISS of course, when studying I always imagined Wicked being in the name my brands, sketchbooks. I always liked the way its sounds. Once reading a KISS autobiography I knew that was the name.
Q: Do you remember the first piece you ever made?
A: The first piece I ever made was for myself, it was a Motley Crue ‘Girls Girls Girls’ bodysuit.
Q: What inspire you when you make a piece of clothing/collection? How do you develope an idea to an actual piece. Do you draw first?
A: I don’t draw i just imagine something in my head, and make a start, the idea develops as i am making a piece. Depending on what I am listening to, the materials I am using and so on. I find I feel most creative in the evening, and especially at night when thoughts are whirring though my head. I usually visualise a few pieces in my mind before falling asleep and then bring them to life the following day.
Q: How much time do you spend on making clothes?
A: It depends on what I am making sometimes something can be made in less than an hour sometimes days.
A: Yes, lots. I have to stop opening up from them from time to time, as I have done now. I love creating customers ideas but, in order to evolve I need to be able to focus on my own new ideas.
Q: Where do you get all your amazing material for the clothes? Or is that a secret? ;)
A: I spend so much time sourcing my fabrics, I never buy from a single given place, the internet and local fabric stores.
Q: Do you only wear your own design? What do you wear on a everyday basis?
A: When working I tend to wear leggings and an oversized hoody, I need the comfort as I can be rolling around on the floor pattern cutting one minute, then outside spray painting the next. I always wear Wicked Lester when i go out, whether it be gigs, shopping or festivals, paired with the highest platforms I can find.
Q: Has "Wicked Lester Clothing" became more of a lifestyle than a hobby?
A: Since starting Wicked Lester it has always been a full time thing. I quit my previous job in management to go into Wicked Lester full steam ahead. I took a risk and it paid off. I have worked so hard this past year and grow everyday. I truly believe that when taking a creative path its all or nothing.
Q: Do you work alone, or do you have a side kick? People with ideas to pieces?
A: All me.
A: I help promote a local heavy metal club night ‘Dusk Till Dawn’ where I podium dance and proudly wear Wicked Lester with some gorgeous ladies.
Q: What's your goal with this line? Near future plan?
A: Spend time growing and working on new ideas, everyday is a fresh start and who knows what I will have in my hands by the end of that day. I want the business to grow and for people to spread the word. You CAN afford one of a kind heavy metal inspired clothing. I always aim to create unique pieces, no two are the same, that goes for custom orders. Each piece is totally individual and I want to keep it that way.
Q: Who would you like to see in your clothes/designs?
A: Everyone who adores heavy metal music.
Q: Describe your perfect/favorite outfit?
A: I love a good pair of leather look pants, the kind you can really move in and wear practically. Teamed up with a heavy studded lace up top and super platforms. A girl can never have enough studs or mega heels.
Q: Biggest thing accomplished yet?
A: Just getting to where I am today, I am so proud of how far Wicked Lester has come in the past year. I am extremely thank full to everyone who has supported myself and Wicked Lester. Things can only get better from here.
Q: Your all-time favorite piece you've made so far?
A: I recently made a super studded bodysuit for myself as a treat, I almost always wear bodysuits on a night out, they are so flattering and sexy. But with each piece i fall in love over and over again!