Interviews

Interview: Kyle + Israel of IN MY AIR

With its first collection debuting this year, LA-based brand IN MY AIR delivers a lineup of beautifully-constructed pieces. Designers Kyle and Israel produce simple, creative designs--which are perfectly feminine and delicate. The duo took the time to speak with me ...

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Interview: Amber Kekich-Purling of AGAIN

A newcomer to the industry, designer Amber Kekich-Purling started her own brand, AGAIN, less then three seasons ago. But don’t let that fool you; AGAIN already has its own unique vibe, and is elegantly edgy in all the right ways. ...

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Interview: Gill Lawrence of Toi et Moi + Mad Love

A self-taught industry veteran, it seems Aussie designer Gill Lawrence has finally discovered her formula for satisfaction; a constant creator, she is currently behind two lines--which, together, are providing her fashion fix: there's Toi et Moi, which reads catered to ...

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Interview: Designer Jason Alfano of SGC N-Y-C

New York-based street wear brand, SGC N-Y-C, delivers a Fall 2011 collection packed with all of its signature casual, simple and chic trademarks. The lineup reads as all of the necessary staples for the season, but with a laid-back vibe; ...

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Interview: Koosje Ruijgrok + Tessa Teixeira de Mattos of WildFolded

Artists Koosje Ruijgrok and Tessa Teixeira de Mattos are the talented masterminds behind the fascinatingly-folded jewelry collection known as WildFolded. The duo--once related, but now just partners in crime--aims to create sustainable designs that reflect an elegant mix of art ...

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Interview: Rachelle Sinclair + Fay Ogundadbjo of Kahlo

After only two seasons, Australian label--Kahlo--has already earned quite the reputation. However it’s by no means a bad one; Kahlo is getting noticed for its effortlessly-stylish separates, luxe materials and cool-girl vibe--which is decidedly a drool-worthy combo. It's hard to ...

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Interview: Designer Hillary Hanks

Glistening tendrils of flashing plastic recently whisked with slight noise down the runway of “The Boiler House" of London's classic brick lane. It was Hillary Hanks' striking six-look collection for the American Intercontinental University Spring 2011 graduating fashion show. What ...

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Interview: Ana Laura Cuevas

“There is always the nostalgia of looking back at those beautiful black-and-white pictures from the sixties, taken by the great masters of photography such as Gianpaolo Barbieri and Tony Vaccaro. The contrast between the dream of sunny beaches and the ...

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Interview: Hazlitt- Beauty, Brains + Birds

Hazlitt is a neo-classical vocalist, artist and composer from the U.K. known for her distinctively-haunting vocals, which have landed her well-known contacts, record deals and spots on movie soundtracks. The first time I met her was in the basement of ...

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Interview: Megan Trimble of Zanzan

It can be terribly hard to find a great pair of sunglasses, and even harder to find a pair that are unique. Enter Zanzan, the brand that has set out to change the game. We recently chatted with Megan Trimble, ...

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Interview: Bianca Benitez + Rob Sinclair of Dear Creatures

In preparation for warmer weather, bright colors and patterns seem to be popping up everywhere—including in pieces from the Dear Creatures Spring 2011 collection, titled “Field Study“, which are best described as vintage looks with a playful twist. Recently, designers ...

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Interview: Ty McBride, Senso Shoes

To say that shoes by a footwear brand are regularly being “coveted” by fashion bloggers, consistently possess your ideal levels of edge and “statement” and are your first-to-shop when in need of (or lust for) a new style is not ...

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Interview: Photographer Moni Haworth of Johnnys Bird

In looking at photographer Moni Haworth's photos, you can practically hear Slayer in the background, smell the must of the dodgy venue of choice and, odd as it may sound, feel the freedom. A London-based shooter turned on by the ...

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Interview: Ashley Hodge on the Debut of Emmerson Hodge Magazine: The Mertz Issue

In styling Mother Model Management and NEXT Models' hunky and charismatic Ryan Mertz for several editorial shoots, I have overheard comparisons liking him to everyone from Tom Cruise to James Dean to Ryan O'Neal in Love Story. An industry-cherished chameleon, ...

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Interview: Vasuma

In 2005, Swede masterminds Steffen Sundelius, Jan Vana and Lars Malmsten joined forces to create Vasuma Inc. The first Vasuma collection consisted strictly of accessories—including hats, scarves and mittens. But, by its sophomore year, Vasuma had developed into an entire ...

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Interview: Leyendecker’s Jessica Moss + Lisa Guajardo

Referencing Rapunzel, thanks to the lookbook’s included long rope braid, the Leyendecker Fall 2010 collection is truly a fairytale—or maybe just a dream come true. Hints of tie-dye, glitter and neon green combine to create the makings of a grunge/rock/hippie ...

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Interview: SWANclothing

A masterpiece is usually created when someone combines their talent and their passion, and that is exactly what happened when designer Tara launched SWANcltohing. Consisting of totes, purses and accessories sewn, hand-stenciled, embroidered, quilted, and hand-finished by Tara, the summer ...

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Interview: For Love & Lemons Designers Gillian Mahin + Laura Hall

Thanks to their popular fashion blog and their new covetable clothing line, Gillian Mahin and Laura Hall are already creating quite a buzz in the fashion world. Longtime friends from Jackson Hole, WY, the young design duo’s recipe for success ...

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Interview: Kevin Nguyen of KVN

Some might consider him a Renaissance man; others, a creative genius. Either way, Los Angeles-based KVN designer and editor in chief of NO15 Magazine Kevin Nguyen is known as a young man with big vision. His recently-launched magazine is the ...

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Interview: Lalita Lu of Me & Oli

Australian designer Lalita Lu stole my heart with her Me & Oli line, which is made up of feminine dresses in gorgeous, tongue-in-cheek prints. Recently, I caught up with Lu to talk about her “Puns and Fables” collection, and to ...

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