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Sidharta Aryan Interview, Part 3 of 3

Recently Singer Monica Dogra and the Winners of Femina Miss India wore your designs, what is your reaction anytime you see someone wearing one of your creations?

IT’S ALWAYS SO HUMBLING AN EXPERIENCE… THERE WAS A TIME, WHEN I STARED AWAY AT THESE SAME INSTANCES… NOW, THAT I AM DOING THE SAME… IT FEELS LIKE A DEJA VU…

BUT, IT SOMEHOW IS THE MOST REWARDING OF ALL EXPERIENCES, TO SEE SOMEONE LOOKING RADIANT IN ONE OF MY CREATIONS!

IT TAKES SO MUCH WORK TO FINISH EXECUTING ONE CREATION, AND WHEN I SEE IT LIVE ON A PERSON, WHO’S SMILING BACK… IT’S SO COMFORTING! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!

If you could dress anyone in the world, who would it be and why?

MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ… FOR HER ABSOLUTE HONESTY… FOR HER IN OBVIOUS, YET REMARKABLE BEAUTY… SHE IS A GRACE, CHARM AND DIGNITY PERSONIFIED.

How was your Summer/Resort 2012 Show at Lakmé Fashion Week?

THE SHOW WAS A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! WE OPENED TO A PACKED HOUSE AND MONICA DOGRA FROM “SHAIR AND FUNK”, WHO I JUST ADORE FOR HER PERFORMANCES AND HER CRAZY COOL STYLE FACTOR. IT WAS AMAZING TO WORK WITH!

THE SHOW WAS WELL RECEIVED AND MY CLOTHES WERE IMMEDIATELY GRABBED FOR SHOOTS. AN EXCLUSIVE SHOOT BEGAN THAT SAME NIGHT FOR MONICA DOGRA FOR FILMFARE, WITH THE INIMITABLE MANOJ JADHAV BEHIND THE LENS.

What was your inspiration for “Cosmogene” Collection?COSMOGENE WAS A SLOW BURDEN ON MY SHOULDERS… THAT I NEEDED TO SHED. WE HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT THE DAMAGE, WE HAVE ALREADY DONE TO OUR MOTHER PLANET, AND HOW SHE COULD REACT AGGRESSIVELY AT ANY GIVEN POINT… DEEP DOWN INSIDE THE QUESTION CAME UP, “WHAT IF?” LIFE ACTUALLY WERE TO COME TO AN END THIS YEAR ACCORDING TO THE PREDICTIONS, THAT HAVE BEEN PILING UP AGAINST OUR FAVOUR…
KEPT LOOMING IN MY HEAD… SOMEHOW, I FELT AN AFFINITY REACHING OUT AND DOING SOMETHING FOR THE PLANET… THIS WAS MY ODE TO THE EVOLUTION OF MAN IN THE COSMOS, AS WE KNOW IT. FROM THE PRE-HISTORIC TIME UNTIL TO TODAY. THE TRYST OF MAN VS TECHNOLOGY…

How long did it take you to design the whole collection, and what materials did you use? IT TOOK ME ALMOST 3 MONTHS.

COSMOGENE…

THIS COLLECTION CAPTURES THE CURRENT MOOD OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS… AND IT COMBINES “FUTURISTIC” WITH “TRIBAL” INFLUENCES, WITH AN UNDERLYING PUNK ROCK FEEL OF THE 80′S. THE COLOUR PALETTE IS WHITE AND BLACK WITH TERRACOTTA, WITH HINTS OF METALLIC GOLD AND SILVER.
THE COLLECTION CONSISTS OF CLINGY, BODY-LOVING SILHOUETTES, ONE-SHOULDER DRAPED DRESSES; FISHTAIL GOWNS, PUNK-INFLUENCED JACKETS, “COSMOGENE” DIGITAL PRINT BODYSUITS, AND ACCESSORIES OF JUTE FEATHERS AND EMBROIDERED LACE.
THE SILHOUETTES RANGE FROM SHORT AND BLUNT TO CELESTIAL DEMIGODDESS, LIKE DRAPES WITH A PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SHOULDERS WITH SQUARE, OVOID, CONICAL AND REVERSE TRIANGULAR GEOMETRY INSPIRED DETAILS. THE GARMENTS INCLUDE AN OVOID SHOULDERED BOLERO WORN OVER A 50′S INSPIRED SWIMSUIT, AN ENGINEERED BODYSUIT, A ONE SHOULDERED GODDESS GOWN, A PARACHUTE HEMLINE CORSETED TOP, A FIERCE PUNK ASYMMETRIC JACKET WORN OVER A LACY PRINTED A LINE GOWN AND ETC.
THE FABRICS FOR THE COLLECTION ARE MOSTLY FINE NETS, SILK GEORGETTES, MESH LACE, SHIMMERING ORGANZA, SMOKED SILKS, FOIL PRINTED COTTON, AND SHEER LOOSE GRID SILK, TEXTURED BROCADE AND SILK JERSEY.THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLECTION FOLLOWS RORSCHACH INSPIRED SYMMETRY WITH A UNIQUE SLEEVE TWISTS, BODY CONTOUR TAILORING AND INDIAN DRAPERY.THE COLLECTION HAS A NOSTALGIC DEMI-COUTURE FEEL WITH ENGINEERED HAND EMBROIDERIES, MADE FROM UNUSUAL MATERIALS, SUCH AS COIL SPRINGS, INDUSTRIAL METAL SHAVINGS, JUTE CORDS, FEATHERS, COWRIES SHELLS, RUDRASKHA BEADS, AND BROKEN SEA SHELLS TO FORM A COLLAGE OF “COMOGENE” INSPIRED SURFACE ORNAMENTATION, AND IS ALSO HEAVY ON MACHINE EMBROIDERED TECHNIQUES, LIKE COUCHING AND APPLIQUES.
THE DIGITAL PRINTS USED A FORM FOR THE BACKBONE OF THIS COLLECTION, AND THE INSPIRATION CAME FROM AZTEC, ANIMAL, AND ANATOMICAL, AND RORSCHACH INK BLOT INSPIRED DESIGNS.

What stores and locations are your clothes are available to buy?
OUR CLOTHES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DRESSING ROOM AT THE MOMENT, AND WE ARE IN TALKS WITH VARIOUS OUTLETS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND OVERSEAS.

Any designer made a big impression on you or your work?
THIERRY MUGLER, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AND LANVIN (ALBER ELBAZ)

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
I LOVE MUSIC, SO I LISTEN TO A LOT OF MUSIC. I LIKE TO DAYDREAM… WATCH TELEVISION… GO OUT!

What should we expect from Sidharta Aryan in the future?
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED… NOW THAT WAS A CLICHE… BUT I DO LIKE TO MIX THINGS UP, AND ALTHOUGH YOU CAN FIND MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT…
I LIKE TO SURPRISE MY AUDIENCE!

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Tex Saverio Interview, Part 3 of 3

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Lady Gaga wore one of your dresses in Harper Bazaar May 2011 issue. How was the whole Lady Gaga experience for you, from Nicola Formichetti telling you that she wants to wear one of garments, to actually seeing Lady Gaga in one of your creations?

IT WAS BEYOND MY IMAGINATION. I MEAN… I AM FROM INDONESIA, AND LADY GAGA AND NICOLA ARE FROM A DIFFERENT WORLD FOR US. SO… I CAN’T REALLY DESCRIBE IT.

Were you surprised by how much attention your received after the magazine was published?
YES, I WAS SURPRISED, I DIDN’T KNOW THAT IT WILL BE THAT HUGE.

Lady Gaga wears another Tex Saverio Black Dress

Are there any other celebrities, singers or actresses you would love to see in a Tex Saverio Dress?
SURE. WISH ME LUCK!

Your latest collection “The Revelation” for Jakarta 2012 Fashion Week is amazing! What was your inspiration, and what was the look your were going for?
IT’S INSPIRED BY THE BIBLE, IT IS SAID… “AND THERE WAS WAR IN HEAVEN…”

IN HEAVEN AND WAR… COULD YOU IMAGINE THAT? HEAVEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE A VERY PEACEFUL PLACE, EVEN THE MOST PEACEFUL PLACE. BUT SOMEHOW, IT IS SAID THAT “THERE WAS A WAR” THERE. I THINK ABOUT, WHAT A CONTRADICTION IT IS. AND FROM THERE, I STARTED TO CREATE THE COLLECTION TELLING A STORY OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE GOOD AND BAD, FROM THE FIRST MODEL TO LAST…

I WAS EXPECTED TO BE THE CLOSING SHOW FOR THE FASHION WEEK, SO THE PRESSURE WAS SUPER HIGH. I DECIDED TO SHOWCASE NEW TECHNIQUES, WHICH NOT ONLY NEEDED A HIGH LEVEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, BUT ALSO A NEW KIND OF MATERIALS. I MIXED IT WITH FABRICS, TO MAKE IT STILL HAVE A TOUCH OF “FASHION”.

Your Finale Dress is just breathtaking! How long did take you to design that piece, and what materials did you use?

SO MANY MATERIALS, WOODS, ACRYLIC, FEATHERS AND ETC… IT TOOK AROUND 3 MONTHS TO CREATE THAT. IT IS HEAVY, AND WE ALMOST CANCELED TO SHOWCASE THESE PIECES!

How can anyone order one of your dresses and are your clothes available in any stores?
FOR NOW, WE ACCEPT CUSTOM-MADE ORDERS, SO I CAN REALLY DESIGN ONE LOOK FOR A PERSON. BUT, WE HAVE A PLAN FOR READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION TOO, HOPEFULLY SOON!.

Are there any designers that had an influence on you or your work?
OF COURSE, VALENTINO! HE’S THE MASTER!

What would you like to do with Tex Saverio Brand in the future and are there any fashion weeks, you are interested in showcasing one of your collections outside of Jakarta?

SURE, HOPEFULLY WE CAN BRING TEX SAVERIO TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE, LET SEE, IF WE HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY, WISH ME LUCK MS. ERENA…

When you have time, what do like to do for fun?
I IMAGINE THINGS, AND I NEED A HOLIDAY AND TRAVELLING! HAHA.

What should we be looking forward to from Tex Saverio in 2012?

WE ARE LAUNCHING OUR WEDDING LINE IN APRIL 5TH 2012. AND HOPEFULLY SOME PROJECTS LATE IN THE END OF 2012, THAT IS STILL IN THE MAKING. WE WILL INFORM YOU FOR SURE!

The Revelation from Rio Surya Prasetia on Vimeo.

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Jelin George Interview, Part 3 of 3

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Actresses Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, who is also the winner of Miss World in 2000, wore your designs. What other celebrity or celebrities would like to see wearing Jelin George?

I DON’T DESIGN FOR CELEBS. I’M JUST GLAD, THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH A GOOD SENSE OF STYLE TO WEAR MY DESIGNS.

Kareena Kapoor

Where are your clothes available to buy?
THE DRESSING ROOM, JUHU AND STUDIO 90, DUBAI.

What was it like for you to present your first international show at Dubai Fashion Week?

IT WAS EXCITING. ALSO A LITTLE WORRYING, THINKING ABOUT, HOW THE COLLECTION WOULD BE RECEIVED IN THIS MARKET. BUT THE REVIEWS WERE POSITIVE. A LOT OF THEM ACTUALLY WONDERED, WHERE I’VE BEEN ALL THIS TIME.

What was your main inspiration for your Spring/Summer 2012 Collection, and what was the style you were going for the season?

I WAS READING ABOUT FRIDA KAHLO, HER LIFE STORY, AESTHETICS AND STYLE. SO I DECIDED TO DRAW INSPIRATION FROM HER. BUT I IMAGINED FRIDA IN TODAY’S MODERN TIME TRAVELLING IN EUROPE, ESPECIALLY IN PARIS, ATTENDING EVENTS AND GALAS. I USED A LOT OF FRINGE DETAILING AND IN-BUILT CORSET ON THE DRESSES.

What designers influenced you?

THERE ISN’T ANY DESIGNER THAT INFLUENCED ME, BUT I’M HUGE FAN OF VICTOR & ROLF AND MANISH ARORA.

How did you feel, when you saw Karl Lagerfeld create Indian inspired Pre-Fall 2012 collection for Chanel?

I LOVED THE COLLECTION!! IT WAS REFRESHING TO SEE HIS TAKE ON ALL THINGS INDIAN.

What would like to do with Jelin George Brand in the future?

I AIM TO BECOME A GLOBAL BRAND!

What is your most memorable moment so far in your fashion career?

IT HAS BEEN AN EXCITING BUMPY RIDE SO FAR! TO THINK IT HAS BEEN ONLY A YEAR SINCE I LAUNCHED MY LABEL, AND I HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!

When you are not busy with fashion, what do like to do for fun?

I READ AND NOT ANYTHING RELATED TO FASHION! IT’S USUALLY THRILLERS AND SOPPY LOVE STORIES. I ALSO WATCH A LOT OF TV.

I know you just showcased your Spring/Summer 2012 collection, do you have any plans for your next show?

YES, I ALREADY STARTED PLANNING THE NEXT SHOW IN MY HEAD!!