Nathan Jenden. Courtesy of Kaizo.

Nathan Jenden’s accomplishments in the field of fashion are nothing short of prodigious. Having worked with the likes of John Galliano, Kenzo, Tommy Hilfiger and Daryl K, 2001 saw him join Diane von Furstenberg as Creative Director of DVF, developing this glorious brand’s iconic style.

Having launched his personal label in 2006, the threads of this creative Londoner have captured the imagination of everyone from Thandie Newton to editors at Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.

Nathan Jenden’s latest F/W 09-10 collection, revealed earlier this year at London Fashion Week, was inspired by the composition and geometry of snowflakes, featuring extravagant silhouettes and a palette of slate grey, milky white and icy blue. This latest collection was supported by COTTON USA, an internationally recognized eco-brand that represents quality U.S. grown cotton.

As Nathan remarks, ‘I am looking forward to building this relationship and partnership with COTTON USA and am truly grateful to have been selected for this sponsorship. Nothing can beat the crispness and freshness one gets when working with cotton. It always feels precise.’

Chic Today recently caught up with Nathan and discovered what lies behind his inspiring talent.

What is your favourite journey?

Travelling back to London.

Your latest A/W 09-10 show at London Fashion Week was presented with the support of COTTON USA, a brand that advocates US cotton produced in environmentally responsible ways. How do you anticipate this sponsorship will affect the manner in which you create future collections?

It will give me the ability to do things I couldn’t have done without sponsorship.

The queen of pop, Madonna, is a devoted fan of your creations. If your style could be translated into music, what would it sound like?

Jungle.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My wife and children, but I don’t regard them as an extravagance.

Your threads have been worn by the fabulous Thandie Newton. The style of which movie star, past or present, do your collections best capture? Why?

I don’t really think about movie stars when I think about collections, but just think about women.

Never one to sit still, you create glorious designs for your own collections as well as that of DVF. What is the greatest lesson Diane Von Furstenberg has taught you?

To have a talent for living–live life to the full in whatever you’re doing.

As a Londoner, what part of your home town do you wish you could slip into your pocket and take everywhere you go?

Londoners…

What one colour can’t your personal wardrobe live without?

Black.

A fashion designer never…

Takes himself/herself too seriously.