Season 6 of famed fashion reality show Project Runway accepted into its contestants tall, blonde — and dare I say — bombshell Althea Harper. Hailing from Dayton Ohio, Harper was a recent college graduate when accepted onto the show. She was young and bubbly, but this designer also brought talent to match. On Project Runway she received much praise for her work from Tim Gunn, “Everyone [thinks] she’s only on the show because she’s a tall blonde beauty. But she’s extremely talented. She’s going to blow people away.” Others like celebrity guest judge Tommy Hilfiger declared Harper’s work to be “genius.”
New York City based designer Ann Yee unveils layers in 25 questions with Jeanette Wyche.
Last month I was introduced to Alex London’s work with surprised pleasure via the fall 2011 collection, Kagami. The clothing made it clear that this is not your average up-and-coming designer and gave me an obvious hint that I should find out more. Luckily, Alex agreed to sit down with me and tell me more about how Alex London Design came to be.
A look at Sheila Frank and Alex London’s Fall/Winter 2011 collections
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: A spring 2011 collection of hand-dyed work
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: Ronit Genik, an Israeli- born, Brooklyn-bred women’s wear designer off the beaten path
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: A trio of designers who turned their college projects into a thriving fashion label.
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: A multitalented designer who tactfully borrows elements from the past and infuses them with present day
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: A designer who leads a double life as a personal chef
BY JEANETTE WYCHE: An interview with the fashion designer and boutique owner
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