thanks to my dear good friend Sari brown at Lux Couture, Vlad as well as I were able to satisfy one more magnificent new designer while in new York City last month, Jennifer Alfano. While Jennifer is newer to the purse world, she has been in the world of fashion for over twenty years. We went to her office in new York City to satisfy Jennifer as well as her expert Dawn. She had just sent rather a few of her spring bags out the morning that we arrived, however the choice for us to see was still excellent as well as I might not assist however lust after her lively exotics. the very best part of her office is the board behind her desk, with a hand drawn photo of a purse, compliments of her daughter. We sat down with Jennifer to discover a lot more about her handbags, why she focuses on exotic, as well as some bit understood facts about her. take pleasure in as well as make sure to inspect out her bags that are marked down at Lux Couture ideal now – get hold of one while you can!
PB: exactly how did you get into the fashion World?
JA: My background in fashion is being a fashion editor. I started nearly 20 years back at vogue magazine then I went to Bazaar. I left as well as assisted introduce lucky Magazine. then I had my second child as well as went back to exposition as fashion features director. after that I left as well as was composing for them as a contributor.
PB: exactly how did you shift into handbags?
JA: I always believed if there was something I couldn’t discover in fashion that I loved, I would try it myself. I might never discover a purse that I liked. There is a great deal available that is the exact same as well as a great deal with bells as well as whistles. I am a lot more of a minimalist. I like 60’s age fashion, like Jackie O; chic, traditional however not boring. I couldn’t discover it so I made a decision to make handbags.
I have a like of reliable handbags. I feel like a great deal of designers do not put a great deal of believed in their handbags. They aren’t creating for women; they are creating to be trendy. There were lots of problems, I opened my bag as well as it was like a black hole.
The other thing about purses is you always requirement one; you don’t have to be a specific shape, size, or age to appreciate it. purses state a great deal about a person. What I want from a purse is a purse that speaks with your character however doesn’t have so much character that you don’t see the person.
PB: Where are your purses made?
JA: They are all made in Italy. high-end must truly be made in a method that indicates luxury; it must not be mass-produced. While some purchasers do not care, I believe there are lots of women who care exactly how a purse is made. The guy who makes my samples makes the runway samples for Chanel. He is amazing as well as it is a enjoyment to work with people like that!
PB: What made you select to focus on exotics?
JA: I like the colors that I can make with exotics as well as the saturation of the colors. The exotic market is so huge ideal now. I believe my bags are extremely special as well as lots of people look for a special exotic bag. For next autumn I will be working with ostrich. I have daily bags, however I am trying to find my bags to be something else.
PB: who is the normal Jennifer Alfano buyer?
JA: It is somebody who likes fashion however is not incredibly trendy. lots of women in their 30’s or 40’s, who work or have youngsters or both. It is the lady who has the way of life as well as the children. Elle est moi!
PB: who is your fashion icon?
JA: I like Lee Radziwill as well as Jane Birkin- classic, American chic, as well as a bit Bohemian.
PB: If you desired somebody to wear your bag, who would it be?
JA: If I desired somebody to wear my bag it would be Sophia Coppola, Gwyneth Paltrow, or Jennifer Connolly, or Kate Bosworth (she is cute!). I truly like that early 60’s-70’s moment in fashion.
PB: What colors will we see from you the seasons coming up?
JA: I hope pink doesn’t come back, since I’ll be in trouble! I am not a fan of pink. however I will be utilizing purple, remove blues, teal, red, as well as mustard. I am getting a lot more adventurous with colors.
PB: What can we expect from you in the future?
JA: Belts are absolutely coming. I am broadening the collection into a lot more exotics. I have other concepts for sure, however this is where I am going for now!
PB: exactly how crucial is star exposure to you?
JA: I requirement it for sure. however I believe the people who get my purses don’t requirement to see star exposure to get my bags. however for press it is important. To develop a brand today this is an crucial element, however this is not my customer. I would like it as well as it definitely doesn’t hurt though! I don’t believe the lady who gets my bag will get it since she saw it on a celebrity, however it may bring me one more customer.
PB: What on the internet storeapporte-t-il actuellement vos sacs?
Lux Couture. Je prends également des commandes sur mon site, mais généralement Lux Couture.
PB: Quel est votre sac quotidien?
JA: L’escapade, le Morgan, ainsi que l’Allegra. Je ne suis pas un énorme commutateur de sac. J’aime deux griffes ainsi que des sacs de deux jours par saison!
PB: Qu’y a-t-il dans votre sac à main?
JA: Agenda Hermes, cartes de service, stylos, rouge à lèvres NARS, bâton Chap, BlackBerry, Crossword Puzzle du NYT! J’ai toujours mon puzzle de mots croisés. J’essaie de modifier ce que j’ai dans mon sac et je me fâche extrêmement lorsque quelqu’un le bourre!
PB: À quoi vous adonnez-vous?
JA: Chocolate de Maison du Chocolat!
PB: Où ??! Quelle? Nous aimons le chocolat!
JA: Maison du Chocolat est à Madison Ave ainsi que 79e! C’est français, tout comme le meilleur! C’est du chocolat extrêmement sévère.
PB: À quoi ressemble votre week-end?
JA: J’ai deux filles; Ils ont 8 ans et 6 ans. Nous allons à l’entraînement de basket-ball, au football de drapeau, au dîner domestique. Nous nous détendons simplement le week-end et avons du temps de ménage.
PB: Vos femmes amateurs de sac à main sont-elles?
JA: Mon morceau le fait, le plus vieux ne le fait pas! L’Allegra ainsi que la marina porte le nom de mes filles. Cependant, ils sont extrêmement importants avec moi et me diront: «J’espère que vous ne faites pas ce sac car ce n’est pas extrêmement bon!» ainsi qu’ils sont idéaux en fait!
PB: Êtes-vous en ligne dans la ville?
JA: Je en ligne à Westchester.
PB: Avez-vous une zone préférée à New York?
JA: Central Park. ainsi que Bemelmans Bar à l’hôtel Carlyle; J’aime toutes les choses traditionnelles de New York. J’aime la galerie Neue. Il est eu par le Lauder (comme Estee Lauder) ainsi que l’art autrichien.
PB: Vérité fascinante sur vous que personne ne connaît?
JA: Je me suis entraîné pour être un danseur classique pendant 14 ans. Je n’allais pas aller à l’université. J’ai pris la décision d’aller à l’université à New York. Mon papa a dit: «Et si vous vous cassez les deux jambes?» Alors j’ai dit: «Très bien!» En plus de prendre une décision d’aller à NYU. J’arrête de danser ma dernière année d’université, c’était juste le temps.
PB: Nous étions tous les deux des athlètes au collège aussi!
JA: Les sports vous fournissent la maîtrise de soi pour démarrer votre propre entreprise. Vous devez vraiment être concentré et être prêt à continuer avec les hauts ainsi que les bas.
PB: C’était un plaisir de vous satisfaire! Dites merci à tout pour tout!
Alors que Vlad prenait des photos des magnifiques sacs que Jennifer Alfano a pour les saisons à venir, Jennifer, Dawn (consultant de Jennifer), Vlad ainsi que moi comme si nous étions de vieux amis. Nous adorons absolument Jennifer ainsi que Dawn, qui étaient sur terre ainsi qu’un tel plaisir à se rencontrer. Attendez-vous à entendre que beaucoup plus sur ce designer, car le guide de vacances de Style.com propose l’embrayage Jennifer Alfano Marina. Recherchez beaucoup de sacs beaucoup plus intéressants de ce nouveau designer!