Hero: Elsa Schiaparelli

Day 3 at the Pool Trade Show in Las Vegas and I have been inspired by a fashion history lesson I basically exploded onto my unwilling student/helper/roommate to take a moment and just acknowledge the greatness that was Elsa Schiaparelli. I wont word vomit the same lesson on all of you, so instead, pictures:

She was just amazing. Thank you for shocking pink, lobster dresses, shoe hats, and so much more.

American Psycho

Just over a month ago I quit the full time day job and just about 18 days ago I decided that without a single sample ready, I would show a Spring 2013 collection at Pool TradeShow in Las Vegas. So what did I do? I buckled down and worked my freaking butt off to produce one of the best collections I've ever put together.












The only way to do that after being burnt out from the day job was to have some kickass inspiration. I looked to one of my favorite authors and one of the most well written and disturbingly visual books, American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis. Without going into an epic analysis of what I think the book means, I took a couple of different ideas from the main character, Patrick Bateman.

1. True identities vs how we want to be perceived

2. Open wounds, both literal and metaphorical

3. Piecing together an outward presentation of perfection while internally struggling with the imperfections

4. A nod to the Patrick Bateman wardrobe








In less than 3 weeks I have 23 pieces, a look book, and have debuted the collection here in Las Vegas today!

Have a look at some of the looks from the shoot!