Enjoy our exclusive interview with Carmen Marc Valvo as he develops his 2013 New York Fashion Week collection and gets ready for the runway.
What role does fur play in your collection(s)? A major part! It forms one whole collection each year and I do this for Pologeorgis Furs. I have been with them for over 10 years! Why do you like working with fur? Which fur technique and/or treatment are you into lately? …
Zandra Rhodes’ fashion designs, like her art and painting, reflect her personality…..bold and colorful with great dramatic effect. Her talent and creativity have earned her a spot at the top of the London fashion and art scene……
When did you start your label? In 1975. How did you first establish yourself/find customers? I was a designer for another firm for over 14 years, and I established a large “following”. When I decided to start my own business, my reputation, a little advertising, and plenty of customer recommendations …
Jerry Sorbara has a legion of fans among the premiere luxury retail clients of Neiman Marcus. And while he creates some of the most chic and glamorous fur fashion around, there’s more to the story……..
What role does fur play in your collection(s)? Fur was an essential when building my name and the image and sensibility of my line. It was important to convey luxury and exclusivity. Why do you like working with fur? Which fur technique and/or treatment are you into lately? The luxury …
Ralph Rucci is often referred to as America’s couturier designer, and quite rightfully so. He sat down with us to talk about his vision, his inspiration…..and even his favorite food!
What role does fur play in your collection(s)? Each season I try to imagine I am in a privileged situation of creating a memorable play. Like all good stories, there are the stars and the sporting cast. For VERRIER winter collections, fur would fall into the character of a starlet. …
