The Designers

The Interview: Richard Braqo

Richard Braqo launched his first collection after winning Parsons Accessories Design Award, sponsored by Cesare Paciotti. The London-based de...

The Interview: Marcelo Giacobbe of GIACOBBE

MARCELO, HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE READY TO LAUNCH GIACOBBE IN 2012? “I spent some time in Europe in 2011, and it was during that time, and being ...

The Interview: Julie and Jason Alkire of Haus Alkire

Plan de Ville's Founder and Fashion Director Catherine Smith sits down with Julie and Jason Alkire to learn about their design process, their inspi...

The Interview: Alexa Stark

Alexa Stark is a warrior on the front lines of the fashion revolution. She's part of a new wave of makers using fashion as a vehicle for change....

The Interview: Sue Stemp of St. Roche

Sue Stemp of St. Roche has come a long way from her English roots. On the winds of fashion, she’s swept across the globe, from London to New York t...

The Interview: Laura Myers of Atea Oceanie

Take Tahiti - an island whose very remoteness enshrouds the land in mystery. The Polynesians have an expression to describe this phenomenon: “Atea ...

The Interview: Sara Hankin of TOSIA

Sara Hankin may have sharpened her shears at Ralph Lauren and J.Crew, but she founded TOSIA in 2014 with her own unique vision of contemporary desi...

The Interview: Marisa Witkin

Marisa Witkin’s newly-minted namesake line is all about the finer things. At once dynamic and minimalist, the line is luxe, to be sure. But it’s th...

The Interview: Daniella Kallmeyer of KALLMEYER

Named by Vogue UK and WWD as a designer to watch, Daniella Kallmeyer hails from South Africa by way of England, where she studied at the London Col...

The Interview: Camille Omerin of Maison Père

Founded by Camille Omerin in 2015, Maison Père pays tribute to the legacy of French couture, mixing classic menswear inspired cuts with exquisite f...

The Interview: Lilian Afshar of L'Afshar

LILIAN, TELL ME ABOUT LAUNCHING YOUR BRAND. HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE READY TO DEBUT L’AFSHAR? “Everything so far with the brand has happened so o...

The Interview: Katherine Kim of KatKim

KATHERINE, YOU FOUND YOUR PASSION FOR JEWELRY DESIGN WHILE STUDYING AS A VISITING STUDENT AT CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS. TELL ME ABOUT THE CREATIVE E...

The Interview: Katie Ermilio

Katie Ermilio is known for her signature feminine details, master tailoring, and exquisite fabrics. Can you tell me about launching your line,...