HW TOKNOW
28 HER WORLD JAN 2020
WhoistheGabriela
Hearstwoman?
“She’sa woman
ofaction.She’sa
professional.She’s
ambitious.She
hastotakecareof
herfamily.She’s
ofservice.Andall
wehavetodoisto
makesurethatwe’re
givingherthearmour
thatsheneedstogo
throughlife.”What was the inspiration
behind your S/S ’20 collection?
“It was about courage – both the
everyday and the extraordinary
kind. On our moodboard
were Kurdish female fighters;
Athena, the goddess of war and
craftsmanship; and Josephine
Baker, a black dancer who was
also a resistance spy during
World War II. We wanted
to do things we’ve not done
before, and so we looked up real
examples of courage.”The
One
who’s
Taking
Action
Best known for her
extensively waitlisted Nina
bag, Gabriela Hearst walks
the talk when it comes to
sustainable luxury. The New
York-based designer shares
her inspirations, dreams and
resolutions for herself and
her eponymous label.1