1. You have been in the bridal industry for over two decades, what initially inspired you to create bridal designs? I have always been drawn to bridal, from as early as I can remember. I love gems, beading, laces, textures and these are all elements that can be used in one gown. It’s also […]
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Deep scarlet hues, sheer black lace, seductive lips and slick parted hair transformed Oscar De La Renta’s models into fiery roses – all sensual beauty coupled with sharp confidence. With clear Spanish influence, the gowns cascaded in tango layers, embroidered with flowery appliqué or intricate skin draping lace. Boleros in red scratched silk slung over […]
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We’ve fallen head over pink stiletto’d heels in love with the latest Carolina Herrera Spring collection from New York Fashion Week. Consisting of a beautiful palette spectrum of pale blush to electric fuchsia, models floated down the Frick Museum catwalk in frothy silks, cascading frills and striking peek-a-boo pleats. Taking ‘pretty in pink’ to the next […]
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1. WHAT CAN PEOPLE FIND IF THEY LOOK FOR SOMETHING ELSE? People can find something unique, ethereal and fun designed from the heart. I really like to design to different aesthetics so that really anyone could come and look through a Something Else collection and find something they could wear. It’s like designing for my […]
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1. YOU HAVE BEEN TOUTED AS THE ‘PRINCE OF COLOR.’ WHAT CAN YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR LOVE AND INFUSION OF COLOR TO? Having spent my childhood in the Pacific Northwest, most of the time everything was so grey and neutral. When the sun finally came out, it was like Dorothy arriving in Oz—the greenest greens and […]
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1. WHERE DO YOU DRAW MOST OF YOUR INSPIRATION? It’s primarily from music and things that grow around me. Nature is probably the most inspiring thing ever. It’s the most intriguing and weirdest thing you can find and see. 2. WHAT IS ICONIC TO YOU AND WHY? I don’t know. I don’t spend too much […]
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1. WHAT THEME DID YOU ENDEAVOR TO CAPTURE WITH YOUR FALL 2010 COLLECTION? IT SEEMED TO ENCAPSULATE CONTRASTS OF LIGHT & DARK WITH OPPOSING ELEMENTS Yes, I tend to play with dualities—light/dark,hard/soft, masculine/feminine. 2. WHAT IS IT ABOUT FASHION AND THE ACT OF DRESSING THAT INTRIGUES YOU THE MOST? The possibilities are endless. You can […]
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1. Is it an easy task to follow in the footsteps of such an artistic family [grandmother, Annette Nancarrow was a painter, sculpture and jewelry designer, whilst her husband was the well- known avant garde composer, Conlon Nancarrow], or is it simply in your blood, where creativity thrives and becomes your natural form of expression? […]
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1. HOW DID TAIANA DESIGN EVOLVE? Taiana Design was initially thought up when I was taught the ancient techniques of felting from my family in Germany. Years later, when asked by Francisco Costa to create fabric for him to make some custom pieces for the runway in a week, I brought out those skills […]
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This exceptional show featured the following designers: Carla Zampatti (celebrating 50 years in the industry), Alex Perry, Martin Grant, Yeojin Bae and Christopher Esber. Not only was this show the only one I chose to attend to this year (mainly due to an early start time and being 4 months pregnant), but these designers are […]
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