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Home • Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration

Azede Jean-Pierre, LaQuan Smith, Hervé Leger and more share the motives behind their upcoming collections.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Nicole Miller

Designer Inspiration: “While designing my Spring 2015 collection, I found myself referencing the art and culture of Brazil – who wouldn’t be inspired by the decadent carnaval costumes and rich history surrounding the celebration?  The collection evokes the vibrancy and movement of the country.” ––Nicole Miller

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Nicole Miller
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Azede Jean-Pierre

Designer Inspiration: “Mother Nature strolls through the garden.” ––Azede Jean-Pierre

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Azede Jean-Pierre
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David Tlale

Designer Inspiration: “The Spring 2015 collection is about giving women back their power and equipping them with a strong and confident sense of allure, without losing their essence and femininity.” ––David Tlale

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of David Tlale
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Hervé Leger

Designer Inspiration: “Restrained Vs Liberated.” ––Lubov Azria

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Hervé Leger
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BCBGMAXAZRIA

Designer Inspiration: “Luminosity.” ––Lubov Azria

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Lubov Azria, Chief Creative Officer BCBGMAXAZRIA
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Elie Tahari

Designer Inspiration: “Future bohemian.” ––Elie Tahari

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Elie Tahari
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Monique Lhuillier

Designer Inspiration: “My Spring 2015 collection is inspired by the first few moments of sunrise, the instant right before the sun rises and paints the sky with luminous shades of pastels. This beauty of nature shaped my color palette and fabric selection for this season.” ––Monique Lhuillier

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
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Pamella Roland

Designer Inspiration: “The fusion of Japanese design and landscape as seen in the gardens of Kyoto.” ––Pamella Roland

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
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LaQuan Smith

Designer Inspiration: “This season’s collection is inspired by old Hollywood. The collection is my rendition of what old Hollywood glam would be like in the year 3015.” ––LaQuan Smith

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of LaQuan Smith
10
Tadashi Shoji

Designer Inspiration: “The Grand Canal in Venice.” ––Tadashi Shoji

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji
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b Michael AMERICA

Designer Inspiration: “This collection continues my vision to create a genre of taste that is inspired by the art of advanced American style. From the shirt-dress to the red carpet; It’s back to the future.” ––B Michael

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of B Michael
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Bibhu Mohapatra

Designer Inspiration: “Impenitent of her individuality.” ––Bibhu Mohapatra

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Bibhu Mohapatra
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Yoana Baraschi

Designer Inspiration: “African Sunsets and the bold mix of colors, the aesthetic of the African Continent.” ––Yoana Baraschi

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Yoana Baraschi
14
Dennis Basso

Designer Inspiration: “The collection represents the glamour of the 60’s on the Italian and French Riviera.” ––Dennis Basso

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Dennis Basso
15
Rubin & Chapelle

Designer Inspiration: “Miami Vice.” ––Sonja Rubin and Kipp Chapelle 

New York Fashion Week Spring '15: Designer Inspiration
Courtesy of Katharina Marth for RUBIN&CHAPELLE