This week, as its 080 Barcelona Fashion, we had the pleasure of interviewing Pedro Covelo. A young fashion designer who originates from Galicia, but is now based in Barcelona. Thanks to his talent, effort and meticulous handiwork, he won the last edition of Modafad – the young creators fashion show. Consequentially he also won the scholarship given out by Gratacós in collaboration with this organization.
Do you remember the moment when you decided you were going to focus your career in fashion?
As I always say, I never decided anything at any particular moment. It was all progressive and I gradually got more and more involved. It is something I feel very at ease with.
From Vigo to Barcelona. What brought you to this city?
The truth is I have always liked Barcelona for its European movement and its design. It is a city which has a constant flow of people from all over the world, with projects and very interesting ideas. A city where you can get a learn lots of things if you know how to make the most of it.
Do you miss anything from your home town?
I have never been very nostalgic, I live the present and enjoy life every moment. If I was to mention anything, I would say living with my parents and not having to worry about anything related to my house.
Which icons have helped you develop your own style?
The way I see it, each person’s taste is created from millions of little inputs that you receive from all over. In terms of design, my top three are Prada, Anderson and the new Gucci.
Have you had any experiences that have marked your creative outlook?
I could tell you so many things that in the end it is the summary of the last 5 years in Barcelona, different people I have met and travelling.
Where do get the ideas for your collections? Which is the first step you take when creating them?
In my case, I usually start off from an image I have seen and I associate it to a concept which I have in mind at the time. Following that, I think of a final idea I would like to undertake, a fabric, the cut, the type of beauty, the essence of collection in general.
How important are the fabrics in your design? Do you have a preference for a specific one?
VERY IMPORTANT. And more so in my case, as the patterns are cleaner and without volume. The fabrics are what I experiment most with; printing, embroidering, combining them and using unusual fabrics in masculine fashion. I cannot say I have a preference for any particular one, as each collection breathes a different spirit, and has completely different fabrics and theme.
With which materials would you like to experiment in the future?
Now I am at a phase where I am interested in patchwork, mixing leather with other fabrics such as denim. However, as an idea for the long term future, I would say that my leitmotiv, in each collection is to try printing different fabrics with completely different textures and see how each one works. I find this very interesting.
If you could choose any place, where would you like to see your designs?
Amberes or Asia.
Can you give us anything away about your upcoming collection?
America, end of the sixties, country music sounds, the smell of earth and a bit of women.
