Morgan - “Would you ever consider designing
men’s apparel?”
April - “I would love to design menswear. For this
collection, I have some unisex pieces including a
jacket and a shirt. I undoubtedly think it’s a market
that I need to further explore. When I was in middle
school I sewed bowties for my dad and brother, and
through the years I’ve sewn boxer shorts and
pocket front shirts for close friends.”
Morgan - “Would you ever consider doing a show for
Greene A/W 2017?”
April - “I am actually in the works of producing a show for
Greene A/W 2017. It’s coming in November 2017 and I’ve
been anticipating this event for months. It's been a really
challenging process this time around but it’s also been
really exciting and satisfying to see everything fall into place
perfectly. My main focus right now has been working on
making the show embody the collection so well.”
Morgan - “What is your favorite piece you have
made from your most recent collection?”
Morgan - “What can we expect out of the collection?”
April - “My absolute favorite piece I’ve designed for
Greene A/W 2017 is a faux snake skin vinyl skirt
named James II. It’s a variation of my original mini
skirt James I, but this version features large pockets
at the side. She’s a really electrifying skirt, she pairs
perfectly with an oversized sweater tucked into the
waist and oxfords for a chill campus look, or with a
bodysuit and wood stacked heeled booties for a
night on the town.”
April - “With this collection, expect lots of teenage girl
influence. Growing up, I was always so fascinated by black
girls and women that I saw in film and television. It’s kinda
been a mixture of if Dionne Davenport from Clueless, Jodie
Landon from Daria, or Vanessa Tompkins from The Bernie
Mac Show were all living in today’s world as teenage girls. I
want to embody the effortless confidence that those
characters possessed.”
Morgan - “What inspired your most recent collection?”
Morgan - “Who is your favorite designer or
piece featured in fashion week?”
April - “I was heavily inspired by teen hood for this
collection. As I am braving my last two years of being a
teenager, this collection is kind my memoir looking back.
I'm revisiting a lot of the styles and fads that I ventured into
over the years and saw in film and television. In high school
I loved 70s trends like mini skirts and cropped jackets, and
materials like vinyl and suede.”
Morgan - “Do you have any advice for the people who
may be looking into starting fashion design?”
April - “I was absolutely in awe of the spring
summer 2018 collections I’ve seen thus far. Almost
every night before going to bed, I watch two or
three runway shows simply because there are
soooooo many to keep up with. I’m a huge
Valentino stan haha, and I loved the color scheme
of the menswear and resort collections. I was really
impressed by Fenty x Puma SS18, I really loved the
versatility of each look. But by far, my absolute
favorite piece was from Tom Ford SS18 RTW. It
was a statement, shoulder padded, jewel encrusted
shift dress modeled by Binx Walton. I loved how
simple it was, with silver jewels from the neck down
to the waist, and then waves of bright blue jewels
engulf the hips and lower sleeves.”
April - “I do have some advice for those who are looking
into starting fashion design. One, sketch every single day
and never throw away old sketches. While setting up my
new studio space I found so many old designs from early
middle school and it’s so inspiring to see my growth and
how my aesthetic and skills have evolved over the years.
The most growth I’ve seen in myself is when I was either
sewing or sketching every single day for weeks. It’s also
helped shape me into the designer I am today by seeing
the common themes and styles I am still designing with
today. Two, learn as many ways to insert closures (zippers,
buttons, hook and eyes, etc.) as possible. You never know
when it’ll come in handy. Three, the most important skill to
have as a designer is confidence. Be proud of everything
you produce, regardless if it's a quick sketch, a detailed
spec sheet, or a full scale fashion show. Take pride in your
passion and push yourself every single day.”
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