Georgia Hardinge

Designer name: Georgia Hardinge

Origin: Georgia was born in London. She has a German/French heritage.

Career highlight: “Working closely with Charlotte Stockdale, Erin O'Connor and Caryn Franklin.”

Design signatures: Georgia studied at Parsons in Paris. She interned with various small designers in Paris before returning to London to set up her own label.

Design signatures: “Very striking but wearable, with an architectural hint of darkness, always flattering the female form.”

Who is you ideal client? “Erin O'Connor, Skin (Skunk Anansie) and Grace Jones.”          

Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “Versailles in the 1600s, baroque sculpture and beauty in perfection.”

What is your brand philosophy? “To make wearable art, tailored to make the customer feel body confident.”

How do you see the brand moving forward and developing? “I aim to develop the brand creatively whilst staying true to my philosophy.”

What's new for you this season? “Exciting new shapes, fabric contrasts and a beautiful print.”