My Mother has this Diego Rivera print in her home -
I've always loved the movement & colors within this work of art.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Brazilian Boogie
I saw this Brazilian Boogie video of Lena Horne after developing the new collection and I thought, wooooow, her outfit would fit right into the new collection. I love Lena Horne - Classy, sophisticated beauty. Brazilian Boogie
NIC*FISH ~ 2012-2013 Collection Inspiration
FRIDA KAHLO
THE KISS
The new collection was inspired by a host of influences:
1. Gustav Klimt - I purchased a calendar of Kilmt's most famous work, from the Louvre in Paris, and since then, Klimt has been my favorite artist EVER! "The Kiss", my favorite painting EVER! The color palette of the new collection was inspired by the colors within "The Kiss". Also, the hair direction in the new collection photoshoot was inspired by the hair styles of the women within Klimt's paintings. Check out Klimt's work HERE.
2. Frida Kahlo - I've always admired Frida as an incredible icon of femininity, strength, triumph over adversity, and talent that continues to speak volumes. The make-up direction for the new collection photoshoot was inspired by Frida. Check out Frida HERE.
3. Matisse - I love the simplicity & fluid ease of the subjects in Matisse's art - I wanted that easy-breezy fluidity to be translated into this new collection. Check out Matisse's work HERE.
4. Hanbok: Korean Traditional Garb - I LOVE the beautiful color blocked hues, and high waist proportions of this silhouette, as well as the layering - This was a major inspiration for the new collection. Check out Hanbok's HERE.
5. Thai Fisherman Pants - How easy & simple, right? Check out this silhouette HERE. I thought long & hard about making this super simple style into something that was stylish and fashionable - in a new and exciting way. I created four silhouettes in the new collection: NIC*FISH Wrap Pencil, NIC*FISH Wrap Maxi, NIC*FISH Wrap Skinny & NIC*FISH Wrap Trouser - You have to let me know what you think about these new silhouettes!
6. 70's Glam - I think every NIC*FISH collection has a bit of this influence because I absolutely LOVE this time period of fashion - The high waist silhouettes, and the fluid draping of disco garb - love it! As well as anything metallic: gold, gold & more gold!
MUSIC-SPIRATION
I've resolved that I'm a beat junkie because music is everything to me!! :)
I love listening to new artists, with great sound... right now I'm loving Mark de Clive Lowe's latest CD, Renegades, and Jesse Boykins...... Sarah White..... Replife..... the list truly goes on and on!
In 2008, my friend, DJ Miss Kai, created this mix for a trunk show I had in Philly. This mix is stellar - enjoy listening!!
2011 - NIC*FISH In Overview
In my last post, I promised to blog more (my blogging resolution) - Well, that didn't happen, lol! My bad. In 2011, lot's of exciting things happened! So I will attempt to stuff all of the good stuff in this post...
CELEBRATION: My baby boy turned 1!!! As a new mom, this was thee highlight of 2011 - Watching him grow & develop continues to be one of the most inspirational & fascinating aspects of my life. I love that lil' guy. <3
TEACHING: I designed curriculum and taught classes to middle school & high school students at Moore College of Art & Design & Education Works, Inc. I absolutely LOVE teaching, and I truly hope my students gained not only "fashion" knowledge from our time together, but the unwavering courage to believe in themselves and persevere, no matter what.
PRESS: I was blessed with some really great press in 2011, including:
And last, but certainly not least JET MAGAZINE!!! Check out my separate post on this amazing press opportunity!
DESIGN RESEARCH: I developed the new NIC*FISH collection in 2011 - The process of independent design is much different than a "corporate" design calendar - So I had lots of time to luxuriate over what I really wanted to say with this new collection. I wanted it to have a VOICE... to not be trite... and to continue to have the same vibe & aesthetic that NIC*FISH has become known for - simple, funky, timeless, transitional pieces - made for super stylish women. So, I think I nailed it - you will have to tell me what you think about it when it launches!! <3
NEW COLLECTION PHOTOSHOOT: I shot the new collection with an AMAZING team of creatives - Kia Sterling (Hair), Deidre Grant (Make-Up), Suzi Analogue (Nails), Joshua Black (Photographer) & Talia Arochas (Model)... The shoot was soooooooooo AWESOME - The "vision" came to life, for sure - I can't thank this team enough - they rocked it!!! I will share behind the scenes pics in a separate post! <3
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