Two minutes with... Dennis Basso

Hi fashion fans,

With Winter Fashion Day and a fabulous Dennis Basso Today's Special Value coming up on Sunday, I caught up with the man himself for a quick chat...


What do you like about the UK?

I love the UK, for I feel very much at home here. Having come here often as a child and young adult, I never feel like a stranger. I love the shopping, the beautiful parks and the sense of history that one feels when walking along the streets.

What outerwear trends are hot this autumn and winter?

Faux fur is one of the strongest trends on the fashion front, along with fabric that has a touch of metallic - very much like my Today's Special Value.

How did you get into fashion design?

My whole life fashion has always been my career focus. Even as a little boy, I was often sketching or creating things that were connected to the world of fashion.

If you weren't a designer, what do you think you would be doing instead?

If I weren't a designer, I think I'd be in show business.

Whose style do you admire?

Some of the great women of our time whose style I admire are Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, CZ Guest, Babe Paley, Nan Kempner and Princess Diana.

Tell us a bit about your Today's Special Value coat coming up on Sunday.

Today's Special Value is a reversible coat that has faux sheared mink on one side and a fabulous water-resistant fabric on the other. This coat is glamorous, sophisticated and practical.

Tune in for Fashion Day this Sunday for a full day of shows dedicated to this season's essentials, including Dennis Basso's unmissable faux fur coat. It's reversible, so you get two glamorous looks in one!

See Dennis Basso's full range.

Comments

[Anne Hassett]

I HAVE THE OMBRE FUR COAT IN CHAMPAGNE ,,LOVE IT,, I ALSO HAVE SHAWLS

[Jill Jones]

I love watching Dennis Basso too...just love his personality and his cheeky banter with the girls lol Oh and he also makes very nice coats too!!

[Patricia Elliott]

I love Dennis Basso outerwear. Faux fur, suede and leopard line mac, all lovely, all very much admired. No room in any wardrobe for more - at the moment!!

[Sheila Gray]

To day got the special vale that it was on 11th oct 09.It fits mejust rightand it looks lovly on I was very pleasd with it and I felt good

[Suez]

I have three Dennis Basso coats and they look fabulous, really expensive. The quality is amazing and friends couldn't believe how little I spent. I'm looking forward to the TSV!

[SAN CARLISLE]

HAVE THE FUL LENGTH REVER COLLAR FAUX FUR AND THE

REVERSABLE LEOPARD PRINT BY DENNIS AND I LOVE THEM BOTH

I'M HOPING I WILL GET PLENTY OF COLD DRY DAYS TO WEAR

THEM I HAVE TO ADMIT I HAVE ONLY WORN THE FUR ONCE AS

IT IS VERY VERY WARM KEEP THEM COMING DENNIS