Yesterday at school, we had Jack and Lazaro from Proenza Schouler, alums of Parsons, come in to discuss their brand and the years of hard work which led to the development of the label. Dean Collins moderated the conversation. They gave some good advice about how important it is staying true to who they are as designers and having a unique perspective on design. It was also interesting to hear how they work together as a team and join their two worlds together to create one. The entire event was somewhat of a reality check. Everything is here and now. It all happens in real time. There was a question about how or where the duo draw their inspiration, Lazaro answered that inspiration is not something which is forced, it comes to you by you living your life and absorbing a collection of images, moods and feelings around. He gave an example of how he might see a car in a specific shade of red and then days later see a girl wearing a hat and then recoloring the hat in the red of the car. The subconscious mind is being addressed. It is interesting how we work as human beings in relation to the world around us.
Speaking of inspiration, I keep a folder of images of things that inspire me. Each day I'm will upload 3 images. Just coz I like the number 3 and it's suppose to be my number.
I love Devon Aoki, she's beautiful. Here she is at the Alexander Wang/Milk Studios party this past Septemer. I love her outfit. Red is hot this season! Check out that embossed leather bag she has on too! [style.com]
Here's a pic of Twiggy I really love.[flickr@littleredglass]
This is a spread from Vogue China for December 2008 I believe. I loved the colors and the fact it's all Chinese models. China pride!Off to Bed! =]
