The Jamaican Fashion Designer Moses Fennel is the Founder and Creative Director for House of Fennel, a womenswear fashion and lifestyle designer brand which creates formal evening and day wear such as bridal gowns, pageant gowns, ball/prom gowns, evening and cocktail dresses among other special occasion wear.
Ethical Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusiveness are Infused in his Workmanship. He holds a diploma in Fashion Design and Technology from Garmex Heart Academy where he graduated with several awards. We have had the pleasure of meeting the Designer and seeing his work and it is impeccable! Today, The Haute Lifestyle goes Behind the Seams with Moses Fennel, founder of House of Fennel.
Moses Fennel: I grew up in the old capital of Jamaica – Spanish Town, where I attended the St. Jago High school; there I did the Arts – (Clothing & Textiles), the sciences, among the other essential subjects. My first sewing machine was received after my aunt passed; I got her domestic Singer machine.
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THL: Tell us about your Fashion Brand “House of Fennel”
Moses Fennel: The ways that clothing is styled and worn always sends a signal, whether conspicuous or inconspicuous. House of Fennel is a fashion and lifestyle brand which caters for clients who are fashion conscious, current and enjoy being dressed and styled in custom-made attire to suit their lifestyle, personality, body figure and the occasion. Ethical Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusiveness are Infused in the Workmanship.
THL: Did you always want to be a Designer?
Moses Fennel: During Primary school and Sunday school, I had a keen eye on fashion and style where I saw them both as a form of art. While in second form I constructed my first khaki pants which I had few challenges with the pockets and waistband, however, it was worn to school branded “Moses Wear”.
THL: What are your principles for success?
Moses Fennel: My principles of success includes getting mentorship and expert advice when needed while staying true to the original ideas as feasible as possible. Researching new information, methodologies and techniques are also essential success principles along with meeting deadline, goal setting, vision boarding and staying relevant. A burning desire, positive mental attitude, and passion are not to be ignored.
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THL: What would you say drives you on a daily basis?
Moses Fennel: A burning desire for fashion and styling drives me on a daily basis. Exploring, creating and experimenting with various ideas and seeing the outcomes, especially a satisfied customer bring satisfaction to my heart.
THL: What are 3 things people don’t know about you.
Moses Fennel:
I studied Clothing and Textiles while at St. Jago High school and pursued a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology at Garmex Heart Academy.
I am a Sagittarius which naturally allows me to be an introvert.
I work as a firefighter, which somewhat influences my design inspiration and mood board – the blazing fire, the color of the flames, the burnt remains are some of the elements I usually pay attention to. I dubbed this process “The Fusion of Fashion and Fire”.
THL: How would you describe the ideal “House of Fennel” woman?
Moses Fennel: The ideal target client is fashion conscious, while she is price sensitive, the price is a minor factor to her when shopping for fashion apparel; she shops regularly for each outing and seeks unique quality exclusive designer pieces; She is inspired by high fashion personalities and wants to create her own exclusive styles.
Fashion magazines and fashion websites consume her time especially when she is traveling by air. She follows current trends and styles and is an avid international fashion show enthusiast for shows like New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion weekends. She focuses intensely on such factors as construction, quality, value, and often turn to professionals and specialists for advice.
THL: Tell us about your experience at Irie Magic Fashion Fusion
Moses Fennel: The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) implemented the fashion programme, ‘Irie Magic Fashion Fusion’, which highlights my designer outfits at the Irie Magic Fashion Fusion Exhibition 2018 held at the Jamaica Pegasus, Styleweek’s Kingston City Style 2018 at the waterfront Downtown, and a special fashion symposium held at the JBDC grounds.
This programme is slated to end in November 2018, it offers mentorship and preparation to operate sustainable businesses with strong design identities and brand presence as an entrepreneur.
THL: What can we expect from you in the coming months?
Moses Fennel: Expectation for the coming months includes a fashion exhibition featuring a full commercial collection through the Irie Magic Fashion programme, among other fashion activities such as sponsoring a pageant gown (and a capsule wardrobe) to Miss Jamaica World 2018.
THL: Where can we find your pieces?
Moses Fennel: Presently there is one stockiest where the pieces are available; it’s SHADES OF AFRICA Boutique, 17 Holborn Road, Kingston 10, and Jamaica. Telephone 1-876-797-7591
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