(Originally Published on June 25, 2004)


Daniel Faret is one of the hardest working men in the fashion business. A few weeks ago he was spotted in Asia. Last week he was in Paris, and this week he is in Italy.

Why all the travelling? Well, it’s natural when you are talented and have the need to express yourself. Others who have understood that want are doing everything possible to make it all happen.

Faret has made a habit of designing beautiful, yet very different collections not only for his namesake brand, but at other fashion houses too who greatly appreciate his wealth of talent and creativity. What is surprising is that each collection for each house has its own distinct personality.

A former student of political science, it’s as if fashion was pre-manifested in his blood from his conception.

Born into a textile and manufacturing family, over the years Faret designed and supervised men’s collection for various references in the business: Thierry Mugler, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Renoma and Jacques Fath. Buying it with his family, it was at this last fashion house where Daniel Faret was really able to synthesize the very different worlds of fashion designing and the management of a fashion house.

To this list, it must be noted that this one-man-designing show - or simply put Daniel Faret -has also (and in numerous cases simultaneously) been the artistic director for other fashion companies around the world including the French group De Fursac, the Japenese group Itokin and the Chinese group Sundance.

When looking at Daniel Faret’s resume and credentials, one must note that only one of two logical conclusions are possible. Either (A) the man just can’t keep a job or (B) his creativity and vision are like a southern red velvet cake – EVERYONE WANTS A PIECE OF IT! My money is on choice B.

I remember Daniel’s reaction at a dinner two or three years ago when I said to him that it’s eerie to s...

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