Omar Kashoura

Designer name: Omar Kashoura

Origin: Kashoura is originally from Leeds but has a mixed heritage.

Career highlight: “Most definitely my recent collaboration with the Turkish brand Tween for the coming autumn/winter 2010 season.”

Design background: Kashoura studied for his BA at London College of Fashion and then completed his MA at Central Saint Martins. He worked at Preen plus a short stint at Unconditional before setting up his own label.

Design signatures: “I guess you could say it’s directional with intricate details and ways of finishing. It’s most definitely masculine with pieces that are fun and beautifully crafted.”

How would you describe the Omar Kashoura man? “Any chap with an eye for quality and a love of colour.”

Trademark piece: “The navy suit.”

Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “Beauty, new rhythm and Ginsberg.”

What does 2012 hold for your brand? “Design projects with Bernstock Speirs and purified shoes by Hudson.”

What is your favourite decade in fashion? “I like so many.”

Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration? “Public life.”