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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 · August 28, 2014October 27, 2020
01
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

Courtesy of Nicole Miller
02
Azede Jean-Pierre

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

Courtesy of Azede Jean-Pierre
03
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

Courtesy of David Tlale
04
Hervé Leger

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

Courtesy of Hervé Leger
05
BCBGMAXAZRIA

Designer Inspiration: “Luminosity.” ––Lubov Azria

Courtesy of Lubov Azria, Chief Creative Officer BCBGMAXAZRIA
06
Elie Tahari

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

Courtesy of Elie Tahari
07
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

Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
08
Pamella Roland

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

09
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

Courtesy of LaQuan Smith
10
Tadashi Shoji

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

Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji
11
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

Courtesy of B Michael
12
Bibhu Mohapatra

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

Courtesy of Bibhu Mohapatra
13
Yoana Baraschi

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

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

Courtesy of Dennis Basso
15
Rubin & Chapelle

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

Courtesy of Katharina Marth for RUBIN&CHAPELLE

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