Thank you Mr Saunders it s a real pleasure to read you though here, and Culture in some way like we say in France “Culture is like jam, the less you have, the more you spread it”. But you know better than anyone how to make a good marmelade, with love passion and as a leader is not easy to make the choices for the good ingredient in a world moving faster and faster. But you know how to keep it reel and beautiful, juste want to says to you thank you for making this world better .
I know Defected since 2000s. After your involvment, the brand skyrocketed. From outside it looks like you always took the best decision.
I am curious to know, if it can be shared, was it any particular "failure" that made you more aware to "disconnect" from the past/nostalgia? Or it's rather your artist mindset - relentlessly trying out new things and just ignore whatever doesn't work? Cheers!
Simon Dunmore & I made a good team; our various experiences complimented each other to lead the vision and strategy, gave Simon the headspace to be creative and me the space to empower the team. I think we both learned from mistakes, and still do to this day :)
Great read and thought provoking insights. The speed of change can be overwhelming at times and like holding water. I try to look at it in this way - the train has already left the station I just need to find a carriage that works for me and that I can create in while getting to the new destination. I definitely want a compfy seat and to recognise some of the stops along the way but I can move about the train to find what works best for me. Either way the train is still moving whether I get on or get off. May as well enjoy the view while trying to make sense of it 🙃
Thank you Mr Saunders it s a real pleasure to read you though here, and Culture in some way like we say in France “Culture is like jam, the less you have, the more you spread it”. But you know better than anyone how to make a good marmelade, with love passion and as a leader is not easy to make the choices for the good ingredient in a world moving faster and faster. But you know how to keep it reel and beautiful, juste want to says to you thank you for making this world better .
Thank you Laurent, that's very kind of you. Thanks you for all your support of Defected over the years.
I know Defected since 2000s. After your involvment, the brand skyrocketed. From outside it looks like you always took the best decision.
I am curious to know, if it can be shared, was it any particular "failure" that made you more aware to "disconnect" from the past/nostalgia? Or it's rather your artist mindset - relentlessly trying out new things and just ignore whatever doesn't work? Cheers!
Simon Dunmore & I made a good team; our various experiences complimented each other to lead the vision and strategy, gave Simon the headspace to be creative and me the space to empower the team. I think we both learned from mistakes, and still do to this day :)
Great read and thought provoking insights. The speed of change can be overwhelming at times and like holding water. I try to look at it in this way - the train has already left the station I just need to find a carriage that works for me and that I can create in while getting to the new destination. I definitely want a compfy seat and to recognise some of the stops along the way but I can move about the train to find what works best for me. Either way the train is still moving whether I get on or get off. May as well enjoy the view while trying to make sense of it 🙃
Interesting and enjoyable commentary x keep it going boss.