Hardy Amies

Designer name: Claire Malcolm

Origin: Kent

Design background: Claire worked previously with Kim Jones and at E.Tautz.

Trademark piece: "The Hardy Amies Suit."

Three spring/summer 2012 inspirations: “Venice and its churches.”

What’s next for your brand? “Sunglasses!”

Who are your design heroes? “Leonardo da Vinci and Martin Margiela.”

What’s your favourite cultural hotspot in the capital? “I love the South Bank area of London.”

In five years’ time I will be… “Answers on a postcard please!”