Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Meet Vince Camuto

If you could describe the Vince Camuto collection in three words, what would it be?

Fun, Casual, and sometimes Sexy!

If a woman was looking for a shoe to go out in what shoe from your collection what would you recommend?

If she is tall, wear a nice flat like the Ellen Flat or the Jamma heel.
If she is wicked, wear a high platform like the Jenks or Baily
If she likes boots, wear riding boots such as the Karena boot

What three things do you think every woman should have in her closet?

A Vince Camuto shoe, a Vince Camuto Signature shoe, and a Vince Camuto handbag. If there could be a fourth thing, then a great blazer.

What would you say is the best part about your job?

Working with all these women! They are beautiful, smart, and are a lot of fun to work with!

How did the Vince Camuto Signature Collection come about?

We saw that there was a need for great shoes and women are tired of spending crazy amount of money on shoes. The Vince Camuto Signature collection ranges from $200 and up. The shoes are made of top quality. Instead of paying thousands of dollars on a shoe, the Vince Camuto Signature collection costs less but is still made with top quality materials.



I LOVE shoes! Do you think its okay for a woman to have too much shoes?

Of course not! What better accessory could there be besides shoes? Shoes easily embellishes an outfit.

What are some of your favorite spring trends so far?

Espadrilles, wedges, flats, color-blocking, and thick heels

If you had to pick one shoe from your collection that you think every woman should have as a staple shoe, what would it be?

A beautiful point pump. You can go everywhere with it. For those who commute, you need one beautiful flat.

Whats the hardest part about designing a shoe?

Pattern making is hard and also the construction of the shoe. We want to make sure we are giving women the right comfort in our shoes.

Who/What inspires you?

Anywhere!- Downtown, NYC, the people on the streets, people walking the streets downtown in NYC

Whats the best piece of advice someone ever gave you when pursuing your career in the fashion industry?

Go with your gut and be passionate. You have to go with your heart or GET OUT! You have to be thrilled on what you do and love your job.




Sunday, January 15, 2012

Valentino Vettori of IMPROVD

How did IMPROVD come about?

IMPROVD is all about improvising and improving the collection every season. It's about making the best you can and improving the collection every time.

What/Who influences your designs?

Nature. My spring/summer collection was inspired by parrot birds.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

The New York Subway. There is a ton of art and chic people in the subway. If you stand by Union Square, there are a lot of beautiful women who walk out of the subway and within a day you can create 20 looks from all the different women who come out of the subway.




How would you describe your line?

Simple. Avant-garde basics. My line is very simple and easy to wear.

What spring trends are you loving so far?

Bright Colors!

If a woman was looking for an outfit to go out in, what pieces from your line would you recommend?

A leather jacket and a satin silk dress. It is a super simple look.

What pieces do you think every woman and man should have in their closets?

For a woman: a pair of jeans, heels, a vintage piece, and something leather

For a man: EVERYTHING black because when a man wears everything black, you're always perfect



What are your most popular pieces from your line?

Leather jackets, our accessories (bags), and the long jersey dresses

What are some of your favorite hang out spots in NYC?

Union Square for inspirations, the Standard Hotel rooftop, and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Williamsburg is upcoming and has great places to eat and shop.