Angel Jackson

Designer name: Katie Smith

Origin: UK

Career highlight: “Being shortlisted for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, chaired by Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue.”

Design signatures: “Hedonistic Brit girl cool with a chic, post-punk Parisian glamour”

How would you describe the Angel Jackson woman? “Someone with a strong sense of style. She’s fashion forward, wild and glamorous.”

Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “The cult film Wild at Heart by David Lynch; wild, glamorous snake prints; pop surrealism.”

How do you see the brand moving forward and developing? “Increasing brand awareness through advertising and social media marketing worldwide. Launch of UK sales and press showroom, introducing a point of sale for retailers.”

What's new for you this season? “Chain and leather detailing on snakeskin totes and clutches, military spangled satchels, utilitarian waxed cotton and leather slouchy totes.”