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September 3, 2008 9:37 am
One of this season’s most anticipated newcomers is Paris-born, New York-based Joseph Altuzarra, who’s showing his first collection at New York fashion week. First off, there’s his background: Prior to striking out on his own, he worked for Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Givenchy. Then there are his friends: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, who’s also his art director, and Vanessa Traina, who serves as his muse and stars in his lookbook. “I’m really thankful for the fashion experiences I’ve had,” says the 25-year-old designer. “I’ve been exposed to different ways of looking at fashion. That’s why, despite the line being based in New York, I wanted it to retain a French quality.” As for inspiration, the architecture of Santiago Calatrava—which is noted for its emphasis on structural engineering—has been a major influence for Altuzarra, who is particularly interested in tailoring and construction. Says Traina, “I definitely think that Joseph’s collection caters to the young, forward-thinking modern woman. The aesthetic is very classic in its tailoring, yet the folding and the python piping lend an interesting and modern edge.”
tags: Altuzarra, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Vanessa Traina
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By stylelite123 on 09/4/08 at 2:01 pm