Beth Teshome has her shop located in the Middle Yard of Camden Lock Market, and she draws on her influences of travel to create stunning clothes for women of all shapes and sizes. We had a chat before her fashion show (see end of page) to ask how it all began...

How did you start in the fashion business?
After graduating from London Collage of Fashion I looked into setting up my own label and business. I was always into fashion at a young age; at the age of fifteen I got myself a job at a boutiques store on Bond Street, which allowed me to be around fashionable people and also boutique stores that sold designer Clothing from all the top name brands.

What made you choose Camden as your design outlet?
As you probably know Camden is one of London's most cosmopolitan towns, I choose Camden because of the eclectic mix of people. It was probably the best place to establish the Beth Teshome Designs label, and to see if my ideas and designs would work.

How would you describe your designs?
Probably simple, luxuries, and sophisticated.

What influences you in your work?
I travel a lot, so I use my experience, of the people and their cultures to influence me. It could be something as simple as colours, and textures that give me ideas.

What do you enjoy the most about creating fashion?
Every thing about fashion is exciting it allows you to be creative and outrages with your ideas. I get such an adrenaline when a new design comes to me, especially when the idea has been created and someone is wearing it.

What advice would you give any new designers out there?
Stay dedicated to your work and your ideas, and try to be different!

What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?
I like to travel when I am not working on a collection. I also enjoy going to the sauna and gym or going to restaurants with friends and colleagues when I am not busy working.

Beth Teshome was recently one of the stars of the Camden Fashion Show 'Significant Other'. This was a catwalk event held on a cool evening in September...
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