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Designer Interview: Ximena Valero
Last night, I drove into L.A. to meet with fashion designer Ximena Valero. We first introduced you to this Mexico City-native a few weeks ago at FBI in the California Market Center. In our first review, I promised you more in a one-on-one interview. So between managing her recent show schedule, creating marketing materials and keeping up on orders, we tracked her down to talk with us. This time, I met Ximena in her own environment, her design studio. Her studio is exactly as I pictured it. Her assistant, her dog and four mannequins greeted me at the door and [...]
HGTV Needs Contenders for Design Challenge
HGTV is launching it’s new series soon, Armchair Design, and they are currently looking for thirteen lucky people to participate in this new reality challenge. You could finally have the chance to put your design skills and sensibilities to the test to come up with a great interior look for a real client.
But here’s the catch (and it just may eliminate many of you)…no design experience is required. In fact, if you have formal design training or are currently working as a designer in the business of interiors, you will not be chosen to participate. This is strictly for the [...]
Charity Fashion Show & Designer Debut
I just learned from my friends at boutiquing.com about a must-see event if you are anywhere near Orange County, CA. This Sunday (May 17th) in Costa Mesa a new designer will be debuting her clothing line at a fashion show benefiting Laura’s House a charity to support victims of domestic violence. Chelsea Monroe, a brand new designer in this area is debuting her line of classic looks with a healthy dose of funk! (And we all need a little funk in our closets) The most amazing thing about Chelsea…she is only 17! Get to know her now. Surely we’ll see [...]
