Introduction to Patrick McDowell

The concentration on tailor-made clothing also made McDowell possible to decrease in scaled production with which they had to struggle from the off. McDowell explains that in the beginning, they didn’t really know what they were doing, as all their internships had been in design, so the production skills were not there. It took them a little longer to find their feet.

Overcoming Production Challenges

When Star Rose Rose had her, McDowell tried to keep up. Brand recognition increased, but their knowledge was not. If you are used to doing things yourself, the idea is that other people make your clothes. If you don’t have a production person, it can be very discouraging.

Growth and Maturity

If you take the time to mature, McDowell now means a stronger feeling for who you are and what your customer wants. While London is known for its “super cool, Grungy” talent, McDowell has maintained another amount. Transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf is a fan, and Lady Gaga wore Patrick McDowell on the cover of a magazine in February.

Celebrity Clients and Collaborations

Then the American actress Parker wore original Patrick McDowell in the last season of a spin-off series. With the long-standing employee Tencel, Tencel made the fabric available as McDowell did when they dressed the former Pussycat doll, Nicole Scherzinger for the Fashion Awards in 2023.

Instinctive Decision Making

"I wish I could say that there is a strategy behind it, but somehow things come to them that fit," they say. "You would not believe how many conversations that do not come into play. I have learned to listen to my instincts now, so I have a better idea of the options for which it is worth having the extra parts." McDowell’s approach to their work is intuitive, and they have developed a sense of what works and what doesn’t.