Designer D Goes Jeronimo

Fashion Breakdown: Necklaces and bracelets are a mix of Marc Jacobs, Top Shop, and thrift; earring from a street vendor in Soho in NYC; the pants, jungle boots, and his Armani Exchange jacket have all been redone by Hand Crafted Statements...

By Jipsy

February 3, 2012

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Fashion Breakdown: Necklaces and bracelets are a mix of Marc Jacobs, Top Shop, and thrift; earring from a street vendor in Soho in NYC; the pants, jungle boots, and his Armani Exchange jacket have all been redone by Hand Crafted Statements.

Name: Dereck Francois
Occupation: Creative Director at Hand Crafted Statements
Do you customize all of your clothing? Most of it.
Any reason why? I just want to express myself, that's all.
Where can we find Hand Crafted Statements? HandCraftedStatments.com.

I am planning on launching my line sometime in February or March. There

are going to be blazers, jackets, hats, shoes, accessories.
Who inspires your fashion? Wow. The world. Just life, pretty much. Every time I step outside, I get new ideas.
Any designers that you are keeping your eye on? I've always liked Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen. I look at anyone that is unconventional, that steps out of the box.

Spotted at Jeronimo's on South Beach

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