Meet Laurie Brazeau | design director….co-owner of Brazeau Tricot.

We had the good fortune of connecting with Laurie Brazeau and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Laurie, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Being creative is the closest relationship between emotion and object. When i see women put on B.T. She feels more confident, more beautiful- that simple act connects me directly to the individual. There is pride and intimacy within the whole experience itself.

Creating is not a choice, rather an effortless, artistic outlet.

My imagination and ideas fuel my being and enable me to bring them to life. Designing via luxury natural fibers(specializing i cashmere) allows me to tell a new story every season, capturing the mood of the moment.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Throughout my career in fashion I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing teachers/mentors.
Jennifer Craig(jennnifer Craig showrooom) hired me upon graduating from F.I.D.M. She taught me how having great taste had nothing to do with money. Working with fashion that you love will naturally gravitate others toward the style you most desire to create.Follow the vision not the money. Suzanne Lerner ( ceo-Michael Stars) taught me to surround & hire people that know how to do something better than myself , this creates growth.Judy Hamburg taught me that merchandising a line can be as important as designing.Creates a cohesive story with in a collection. I’ve been fortunate to have worked with talented creative women through out my career.
I’m as infatuated with designing clothes today as the first day i started(30 years later)

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Museums(Moma to LACMA) art galleries(bergamot station).Graffiti in Venice(my home town)
Downtown LA arts district, they host DTLA art night open to all.
Food-taco trucks on Lincoln and La brea. In Venice on Abbott Kinney.
Osteria Mozza by Nancy Silverton for Italian food that makes you feel like you’re in Italy.
Dear Jane’s bar with its dark wood,velvet painted art,fireplace and best blend of music from the 70’s-90’s.
RVR Japanese Izakaya (Travis Lett formerly of gjelina Venice) has Venice buzzing.

I’m a big fan of Highland park at the moment, Highland park bowl, to a Vinyl spin bar-Gold line. Must eat at Carnal Cocina from the creators of Si Mon is Venice.

Can’t miss a vintage/thrift opportunity, American rag on La Brea is iconic. Los Feliz flea market.
Wasteland on melrose.
Venice walk about on Abbot Kinney(stop in Heist, impeccable women’s fashion store) For all you vegans run to The butchers daughter on AK..
Stroll on the Venice canals(where i live).
Crown boutique in Malibu being our flagship store,most important to see.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Want to recognize the people that were by my side since day one.My business partner Andrea Zuckerman, not only is she my business partner but a long standing friend for over 30 years.
My store manager Tami Gordon for her talent in making every client feel important.Jeanne McBreen who is a support for all in need. Danmar Gonzales who runs production and operation,I call her my dream maker.
No individual can build a business it takes, group effort. I’m grateful to have these individuals on my team

Website: https://Brazeautricot.com

Instagram: #Brazeau tricot

Other: Crown boutique in Malibu is a must shopping experience for luxury layback fashion in cashmere knits and silk dresses.

Image Credits
Sara Wilson Photography, @sarawilsonpix.com