Introducing…Pabllo De Lá Cruz

So Mr Pabllo De Lá Cruz, tell us a little about what you do?
At the moment I’m focusing on my hats and also textile designing.

What was the first piece of art you created. Can you remember?
I think it was a watercolour painting I made when I was 6 years old with. My parents were very impressed. I’d painted it in my Dad’s studio. He was a great artist himself and I think all my artistic influences started with him. My hero!

Did you start out with costumes?
Yes, I remember being really young and I loved playing dress up with my action toys lol. When I was older I became part of a theatre group and started exploring my interest in costume. Later I worked for many theatre companies, making costumes and also designing sets.

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Why did you decide move to London?
My younger brother came here first to study. After spending time with him during a Summer break I decided to move here. I just fell in love with it.

We love your prints. Are they based on specific people?
My prints, yes I continue painting and drawing. I just love it and even before I started any of my collections, the drawings and sketches are one of my favorite parts of the process. I love portraits, and I think my friends and the people around me are really inspiring me and my prints. Especially sexy guys lol…

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You have some serious style going on. What is your favourite outfit?
I have a very eclectic style. I like everything… At the moment I’m absolutely crazy for a Versace kilt I bought. I love it. It feels so comfortable and sexy.

What’s the most expensive item in your wardrobe?
A Le Boy CHANEL bag that I bought myself when I hit 30. I was lucky enough to get it when it was first launched. It costs much more now. I love it so much, it always been a dream to have my own CHANEL lol…

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So what about 2017?
I’m working very hard to have my hats stocked in more shops. Also I will be launching a collection of scarfs with my prints, that’s exciting. And hopefully do few more collaboration too.