I don’t know about you, but the highlight of any awards show is the
Red Carpet coverage. I’m more interested in what the
celebrity is wearing than what there nominated for and I am very
guilty of switching the channel once the red carpet segment is
over! So how excited was I to interview fashion designer Lorena
Sarbu, whose fashion creations have graced the red carpets of this
year’s Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards shows! She went from
designing dresses for her dolls as a child to designing dresses for
celebrities such as Sharon Lawrence, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Tamara
Braun (one of my favorite soap stars!). She was wonderful
enough to talk to me about her design inspirations, her favorite
designs and celeb clients, as well as her own line which launches
in 2010!
MJ: What is it about fashion that truly
inspires you and your designs?
LS: The core of my inspiration stems from art and travels. Whatever catches my eye that reflects beauty in a unique way is what really guides my vision for fashion. Part of my business requires me to travel around the world, so when I do, I try to steer away from what is known as mainstream. I like to explore outside of the norm and search for places that have distinctive pieces of jewelry, new and old fabrics, or different little trinkets. I find that each color, design, pattern and even texture has a way of provoking inspiration. Then it’s the images and feelings that materialize into a beautiful garment.
MJ: I absolutely loved the dresses
you designed for Sharon Lawrence and Tamara Braun (who is one
of my favorite soap actresses!) I loved the way the dresses
hugged and accentuated their curves, creating a sleek and sexy
look. Is this type of silhouette something you create in a
lot of your designs?
LS: I design to celebrate a woman's figure. Whoever the woman and whatever her body shape, it is important that her best attributes are accentuated. I keep this in mind when I design anything feminine and sexy for women. Evoking confidence in what you wear is part of looking fashionable.
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MJ: Trends such as the one-shoulder
dress are very hot this season. What new fashion trends, if
any, are you incorporating into your 2010 collection?
LS: I always try
to make sure my designs are modern and elegant with trend in mind.
This coming season I am mixing an array of luxury fabrics, lace
silks, beading etc. I will also be launching short cocktail
silhouettes with a feminine and sexy appeal...Read More
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Photos courtesy of: Lorena Sarbu
