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Andrew Gn's Cocktail Finery

gnss10-6.jpgThe big question at Andrew Gn was: how on earth do you pronounce his last name? I asked a bunch of people because I’ve never been sure myself and no one seemed to have the answer. Maybe one of you fashionista sartorial scholars can help me out on this one?

The show was small and held in the same place where Rick Owens always shows. Though there were some major editors in attendance like Hamish (who was rocking the moustache and a giant, pink, shimmering leather tote) and Sally Singer.

The collection was far more easy to decipher than the designer’s last name. It was cocktail, it was evening, it was flowy. It was tight, at times black and white, and there were a lot of bows. There were some nice jewel tones in teals, purples and pinks and a lone pair of chocolate brown shorts.

Nothing that will make your heart stop (well, with the exception of one long, blue mermaid gown that really stood out), but it mostly seemed like stuff that would be perfect for a black tie or cocktail party where you want to look good but not steal the show.

—REBECCA SUHRAWARDI AUSTIN


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posted by RashomonRebel

Oct 04, 2009 12:28PM

Andrew Jen (rhymes with “pen”)

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posted by guest

Oct 04, 2009 4:20PM

No it's pronounced like gain (rhymes with pain). That's what his assistant calls it and all the people in their French press office.

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posted by guest

Oct 04, 2009 7:25PM

the first commenter is correct.

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posted by cc

Oct 05, 2009 1:35AM

its pronounced as Gurn (ryhmes with turn)only without the r. He's a singaporean designer and i'm from singapore and thats how the surname is pronounced here.

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posted by Peter

Oct 05, 2009 3:26AM

It's pronounced like the low grunt heard from a bodybuilder when squatting less than 40 kgs.
I know because I'm the former aide to the president of Singapore but now work at the French press office and Andrew Gn is also my godfather/mentor.

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posted by guest

Oct 05, 2009 2:27PM

Hah. Nice try, Peter.

Anyway, cc is right about the pronounciation, it is indeed pronounced as "Gurn" here in Singapore where Andrew is from.

Any other pronunciations like "Jen" or "Gain" are probably just improvisations of the original pronunciation to make it easier for Caucasians to pronounce.

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