Twilight star Robert Pattinson is in the dawn of a new career. He is attempting to rebrand himself as a fashion designer.
The actor, 29, who has been very selective with movie projects in recent years, said his slow-paced acting career is partly due to the fact his professional interests have broadened, reported Elle magazine.
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“I’ve started making clothes. For the last two years, I’ve been visiting producers and craftsmen. There’s already quite a few pieces. I love doing it,” he said.
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Before becoming a famous actor, he was a professional model, so being dressed in the latest styles has always been important to him and his exposure to couture clothing inspires his own designs.
{{/usCountry}}Before becoming a famous actor, he was a professional model, so being dressed in the latest styles has always been important to him and his exposure to couture clothing inspires his own designs.
{{/usCountry}}“My style is influenced by the cities I go to, sourcing fabrics and local skills. In Los Angeles it’s really easy to work with denim and do workwear inspired clothes. In England I look more towards wool and knitwear.
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“What I do is pretty multifaceted, clothes for men and for women, things that I make with friends... But I’m not going into too much detail, I don’t want to jinx anything...”
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