nina garcia on fashion and style
Friday, August 13, 2010
Today I'm excited because Marie Claire fashion director and best-selling author, Nina Garcia, has dropped by TrustYourStyle!
Most of you recognize Nina as a "Project Runway" judge, and know that she had a long tenure as fashion director at Elle, but did you know that Nina has been involved in fashion since the early 90s when she was Marc Jacobs' head designer?
Her latest book, Nina Garcia's Look Book: What To Wear For Every Occasion, is a must-read for style lovers, packed with Nina's answers to the most commonly asked fashion questions. I'm partial to Ruben Toledo's illustrations which are fabulous, and give the book the feel of a designer's sketch book. I find myself looking at them again and again.
Hope you enjoy the interview!
A Ruben Toledo illustration featured in Nina's new book.
mj: What is your fashion philosphy?
nina: How you wear an ensemble can open doors, create opportunity, and make life a dazzling adventure. Never let you or the world down by not living up to your style standards. Once you understand what your clothes are saying about you and what you want them to say, you will be a style virtuoso. I would describe my own style as classic, structural, and modern. I love clean lines and interesting details.
mj: Who are the people who most influence your style?
nina: My mother was my very first fashion icon. She had an amazing ability to put together classic pieces with really unusual accessories. Honestly, I can't remember a time when I wasn't mesmerized by clothes and glamour.
mj: Who are some of your favorite designers and why?
nina: I appreciate timeless, high-quality, enduring fashion--so I love Lanvin, Chanel, Phoebe Philo, and Michael Kors.
mj: What up and coming designers do you have your eye on?
nina: There are so many talented designers coming out of London in particular. I love Louis Goldin, Erdem, and Preen.
mj: What are your favorite cities for satorial spying?
nina: Of course the obvious fashion meccas: New York, London, and Paris are amazing for people watching. I also like to see what people are wearing on the street in smaller, more out-of-the-way-places where everyone's not so "in the know"--that's where you can find those hidden gems.
Thanks so much Nina for stopping by! I know your new book will be a great success!
Most of you recognize Nina as a "Project Runway" judge, and know that she had a long tenure as fashion director at Elle, but did you know that Nina has been involved in fashion since the early 90s when she was Marc Jacobs' head designer?
Her latest book, Nina Garcia's Look Book: What To Wear For Every Occasion, is a must-read for style lovers, packed with Nina's answers to the most commonly asked fashion questions. I'm partial to Ruben Toledo's illustrations which are fabulous, and give the book the feel of a designer's sketch book. I find myself looking at them again and again.
Hope you enjoy the interview!
mj: What is your fashion philosphy?
nina: How you wear an ensemble can open doors, create opportunity, and make life a dazzling adventure. Never let you or the world down by not living up to your style standards. Once you understand what your clothes are saying about you and what you want them to say, you will be a style virtuoso. I would describe my own style as classic, structural, and modern. I love clean lines and interesting details.
mj: Who are the people who most influence your style?
nina: My mother was my very first fashion icon. She had an amazing ability to put together classic pieces with really unusual accessories. Honestly, I can't remember a time when I wasn't mesmerized by clothes and glamour.
mj: Who are some of your favorite designers and why?
nina: I appreciate timeless, high-quality, enduring fashion--so I love Lanvin, Chanel, Phoebe Philo, and Michael Kors.
mj: What up and coming designers do you have your eye on?
nina: There are so many talented designers coming out of London in particular. I love Louis Goldin, Erdem, and Preen.
mj: What are your favorite cities for satorial spying?
nina: Of course the obvious fashion meccas: New York, London, and Paris are amazing for people watching. I also like to see what people are wearing on the street in smaller, more out-of-the-way-places where everyone's not so "in the know"--that's where you can find those hidden gems.
Thanks so much Nina for stopping by! I know your new book will be a great success!
Labels: Chanel, Erdem, Lanvin, Louis Goldin, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Nina Garcia's Look Book, Phoebe Philo, Preen, Project Runway, Ruben Toledo
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Friday, August 13, 2010
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19 Comments:
Gah! I am obsessed with the illustrations in this book. J'adore Nina! J'adore you, Mary Jo! J'adore this interview! And now I'm off to count down the days until the book is officially released - tres excited!! :)
Fantastic interview, MaryJo! Nina is such a fashion star and I love watching her on Project Runway. It's fantastic she tries to get to out-of-the-way places to see what people are wearing there. Sometimes good style comes from people who aren't following any trends.
Have a great weekend!
A great straight to the point interview! I am so excited to get her book and I had no idea she designed for Marc Jacobs. Great post!
Awesome interview, darling!
I love Erdem and Preen, too!
xoxox,
CC
I do love Phoebe Philo's work too!
great interview dear:)
I'm loving the designers out of London too, especially Preen. Fab interview Mary Jo!
whoa girl! great interview! love the new layout too! :)
What a great interview dear Mary Jo! Congratulations.I really enjoyed reading it and the illustration of this book is fabulous.
Have a great weekend my dear friend.
Much love: Evi
i think she's rather brill....grea interview
i have her first book and it is so fab... my daughter takes it shopping,with her. sigh.
such a great interview.
Fantastic! That little picture is going to look like my girlfriends this weekend! Hope you have a fabulous weekend and thanks for becoming a follower!
ox tash
I loved your Nina Garcia interview! She has such insight into the world of style and I have always enjoyed her commentary as judge on Project Runway =) ...I'm sure her book will be nothing short of fab.
Hope your weekend is going great, Mary Jo!
Oh, fun! What a great interview, dear.
Hope your summer is going well.
xoox,
-maria
Such a great interview, Mary Jo...you asked all of the good questions. ;) I recognise Nina from Project Runway. I always loved her opinions and how she interacted with the other judges and contestants. Beautiful job organizing this!
You always have the most interesting guests and giveaways. Thank you for that.
O, what a lovely interview. I'll have to check out the book now :)
lovely interview!
what a fun book... Nina and Ruben... fashion and illustration... love it!!!
Love seeing Nina here - looks like I need to pick up her new book with Ruben's fabulous illustrations!!
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