スージー・ロウさんのインスタグラム写真 - (スージー・ロウInstagram)「I’m still trying to process the sad news that @christopherkane has been forced into administration and the business is being winded down … Because I refuse to believe a talent as immense as Kane’s can’t “make it” in this industry, even with the current rocky do-or-die landscape that so many independent brands face. Kane’s idiosyncratic ways with off-kilter sensuality and unexpected textiles and embellishment heralded a golden era of LFW and London-based designers. His ascent and success laid the blueprint for young labels thereafter, as he’s consistently been looked upon as a real designer’s designer. One whose ideas REALLY reverberated through the rest of the industry. Case in point, his brocade pool slides of SS 2012 (my pair are knackered but still much-worn) which were reviled by some at the time, are now part of most big houses’ standard summer footwear fodder - a money spinning SKU. Alas this industry doesn’t always reward those that break new ground first or innovate ahead of time. This serves as a wake-up call that sustained success as an independent designer is tough AF. Even with investment from a conglomerate along the way (which in itself can be a poisoned chalice), the journey is treacherous. Kane’s talent has a rightful place in our industry. If his namesake brand ceases to exist, there’s got to be somewhere out there to accommodate Kane @kanechristopher82 and his sister @tammyckane ‘s vision. In the meantime, I’ll be diligently rewearing all of my archive Kane …」6月23日 2時30分