Quote of the Day

Thank heaven, therefore, for Grace Coddington. A former model who now resembles a witch somewhat, she's Vogue's creative director and comes up with the magazine's most creative spreads. In the film, she shares the spotlight with Wintour as the only staff member who's not afraid of the boss. Her sensibilities, old fashioned and inspired by art rather than commerce, offer a nice counterpoint to her colleagues milling about like headless chickens, too eager to please to take any kinds of creative risks.

- Mathieu Ravier's review of The September Issue.

Introducing Marc Sebastian

Once upon a time under the tents at Bryant Park during fashion week I was hounded by questions by a curly haired boy, no taller than five feet. We were in the line for the Twinkle show and he wanted to know how does someone get tickets for this shows? Obviously he snucked in and was clueless of the machine that runs New York Fashion Week.
Fast forward to now Marc Sebastian has crashed the front rows of the top shows at Bryant Park. Back in March he won Best Designer of the Year for FIT at the Fushion Fashion show. His collection was judged by people in the fashion industry including Fashion Editor Mary Kate Steinmiller, she blogged about it on the Teen Vogue Blog.
So I recently played catched up with Marc who's now 6ft tall (way taller than me).


Do you consider yourself a pro at attending New York Fashion Week now?
Marc: Ha, get out of here. I don’t think anyone can be a pro until your actually just waltzing on into the shows. It’s a lot more work than I think a lot of people make it out to be. I don't sneak into to spread havoc I sneak in because I like to network and I like the atmosphere and there is just something about Fashion Week that is so oddly inspiring to a new designer trying to make it in this unforgiving industry.

What have been the craziest you've encounter during NYFW?
Marc: Hmm craziest encounter. There’s been a lot of times where I am like in an elevator with famous editors and I am like, "How the hell is this happening right now?" I did get shot by the Sartorialist not once but twice. That was really cool. Hmm, I am really trying to remember here.
Oh, here’s a good one. After the ADAM show I went out the backstage entrance and when I opened the door
I hit Jennifer Love Hewitt in the face with the door. Ugh that was really awkward.




Don't give any good secrets away but do you have any tips to my readers that might consider going to New York Fashion Week for the first time?
Marc: Don't do it to be really honest. The only reason I did it was because I was stupid and naive. Go to the tents (or soon Lincoln Center) and stand outside and network that way. It’s really risky inside and there have been tons of moments where I tell my self I am doing something really stupid right now. It either pays off or you get into a lot of trouble. If you really want to go, then do it. Don't take no for an answer and have a good time.

At what age did you start to design clothes?
Marc: I started designing clothes when I was around 14. I was originally going to a specialized high school for culinary arts but was so enamored by fashion. I took a Saturday Live class over at FIT and fell in love. I told my mom I wanted to do fashion and she just looked at me and said okay then do it and I never looked back.



Who is your ideal girl you want to wear your clothes?
Marc: My ideal girl is someone who’s easy, cute, and feminine with a hint of bitch to her. I want my girl to know exactly who she is and I want her to love what she wears. My clothes are really detail orientated so that when someone buys them they look down and feel good. Celebrity wise I'd love to see my clothes on Anne Hathaway and Taylor Swift, I know I have tons of other girls but I just woke up from a nap so please forgive me readers.



How did it feel to win Designer of the Year at Fusion?
Marc: Man, to be honest I didn't feel. I was way too overwhelmed that I literally just started crying and balling my eyes out. I used to watch last year's show all the time and would always think, "Imagine I won? Nooo that doesn't happen to people like me" and it did and I was literally just speechless. Thank God they did not make me talk up there as I would have just been silent. To be honest the second I found out I had won I thought, "MY MOMS GOING TO BE SO PROUD OF ME!!!"



If you could design for any fashion house which one would it be?
Marc: Wow, good question. There are a couple. I'd have to say top 3 would be Balenciaga, Chloe or Proenza Schouler. All for different reasons.

What's next for Marc Sebastian?
Marc: Well I think I will be creating a collection for the next Fusion and that will hopefully get sold in some stores. But for now I am taking a break and interning/working/sleeping my little heart out. You can check out my Etsy at marcsebastian.etsy.com for updates and soon I will have a website!

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A fond farewell to Teen Vogue

I guess a second time is a charm. The first time I interviewed at Teen Vogue was the same time (in the same week) I interviewed for my first internship. That day I actually had two interviews with both of the assistants, tip: Always carry more than two copies of your resume. I had to sadly decline the internship because it conflicted with the class schedule. A full year later saw a posting on Ed2010 that Teen Vogue was looking for fashion interns and I quickly emailed in my resume. I got interviewed on Monday and started my Teen Vogue internship that Wednesday.

While I was there I was surrounded by fabulously dressed editors and I had a great boss. I’ll miss Teen Vogue but this isn’t a farewell to my internship but also a farewell to my status as an undergraduate student. Now that I graduated it’s a farewell to an old me and now I’m ready to embrace the workforce with all the teachings, mistakes and journeys that I’ve been through as a student.


Hello World!

Perry Ellis Menswear Fall 2009

John Crocco, the Creative Director for Perry Ellis Menswear knows in these crazy times mixing it up is essential. For the Fall 2009 there were a mix of old and new looks for Perry Ellis. John went back to the history of Perry Ellis and modernized it for today. There were blazers paired with dark rinse jeans, buttons down shirts with chunky knitted cardigan. Also there were plaid pants, a litttle homage to the infamous time in the history of Perry Ellis when grunge was introduced by Marc Jacobs. My favorite was this pleather jacket (pictured with John Crocco), it's functional and economical.

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Some Inspiring Words

There are many college students graduating this month, me included. Seeing that the fashion industry is facing tough times and the job market... well there barely is one. Anyway in the video below Andre Leon Talley as well with Isabel and Ruben Toledo tell students and graduates not to give it up, just be persistent with your dream, your vision and it will happen.

Congratulation Graduates of 2009.

2009/2010 CW Upfront Presentation

I went to the CW Upfront Presentation and I never been to one of these presentation so I was anxious to see what it was all about. Basically next Fall the CW will have new series geared towards younger woman. I'm already drawn to the CW because of Gossip Girl... and sometimes America's Next Top Model. But I felt like the new schedule was a throwback to the 90’s with 90210, Melrose Place and The Beautiful Life (another version of Models Inc) . They had some other shows that were nice but I’m very picky on the shows I spend my time watching. I'm excited about The Beautiful Life that’s executive produced by Ashton Kutcher, also in the trailer was Zac Posen so I’ll definitely watch the show next Fall.

Here are a some clips from the presentation. Chuck Bass was hilarious!

Recycle Your Juicy Couture

At selected Juicy Couture stores starting today through May 19, bring in your old Juicy Couture clothes and receive a 20% discount on your purchase of Juicy Couture purchase. The “Juicy Gives: Recycle Your Couture” will then donate all previously worn Juicy clothes to local women’s shelters. People can say and write whatever they want about Juicy Couture (you know what I'm talking about). Anyway not all fashion brands have charity program such as Juicy Gives, so this make Juicy Couture a cut above the rest.

Quote of the Day

Her one piece advice for the new intern: Comfortable, chic Chanel ballet flats will never disappoint your superiors. But taking an extra half an hour to run an errand because you can't walk properly in those towering six-inch Pierre Hardy heels will.

Running Errands In Heels by Lauren Sherman

Go Green News for Earth Day

Louis Vuitton Donates for Earth Day

YSL Goes Green for Eco Film

Forever21 Green Scene

Teen Vogue 20 Green Finds

Refinery29 Celebrating Earth Day

Eco-Sustainable Jewelry

Did you know that steel is an eco-friendly material? Well yes it is! Prismeradesign.com have earrings and necklaces that are made from steel and other recycled materials. My favorites are the Cereus Petal Necklace (right) from the Nocti I collection and the Mimosa Earring from the Flora & Folium collection (left). It's just great that even materials that make jewelry is sustainable and not harmful to the earth.

Organic Tees at AA

Just around $18 American Apparel have organic cotton t-shirts that looks the same as their other (non-organic) cotton t-shirts however the ethical benefits is tremedously worth it.

Go Green for Earth Day!

This week will able be about Earth Day, that is celebrated on April 22. One of my New Years Resolution was to be greener and be a more conscious shopper when buying items that may be harmful to the earth. However there are many clothes, food, beauty products that are organic and eco-friendly that we should be consider investing in for the sake of the environment.

Have a Happy Earth Day!