ONyourMind:
Installment 2 of 3

Our own Kai Baukol asked us the other day, "What do designers think about as they get this close to Fashion Week?" We said, "good question... let's ask them."

The answers are compiled below in this the second of three parts we are running between now & New York Fashion Week...

See the first installment here.

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John Bartlett:

Perrenial menswear favoriate John Bartlett is presenting the Fashion Week debut of " Claiborne by John Bartlett" on is on Wednesday, September 10th @ 11:00 AM to Noon

1. TheTrevorProject.org-a 24 hour suicide prevention hotline for gay,lesbian,transgendered an questioning youth.
2. Swedish crime thrillers like stieg larsson's "the girl who played with fire", a perfect beach read.
3. Penny loafers with shredded chinos and my harvard letter sweater.
4. "My three sons" tv show and style direction.
5. Women in Mens clothes with that great 80's short on sides long on top haircut.
6. Developing a reality show for guys who want more out of life.
7. Working with s.a.g.e., the agency that provides services for our senior gay and lesbian elders.
8. Back to school backpacks for adults
9. Plaid on plaid on plaid on plaid fall dressing.
10. Robert Bryan's history of American Menswear coming out soon from assouline and the CFDA

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Fabiola Arias:

Cuban-born, Miami-raised painter & sculptor, Fabiola Arias is making her Fashion Week debut on September 15th @ 1:00 in an intimate presentation. Here's what she's thinking about...

1. Oh my god, what if no one comes to see my collection?!
   
   
2. Will I have time to finish everything?
   
   
3. I cant wait to have a runway show.
   
   
4. I wish my dad and sister could come see this.
   
   
5. God, my apartment looks like a tornado passed through it.
   
   
6. What if we add one more piece?
   
   
7. An intern would be so helpful right now.
   
   
8. My eyes are closing but I need to stay awake.
   
   
9. How much can I get accomplished today?
   
   
10. Am I in over my head?

 

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Remco de Nijs: G-Star Collection Stylist

Stylist for Dutch demin fashion company G-Star, Remco de Nijs, whose past shows have featured the likes of Alan Cumming, Heather Graham & Benicio del Torro, is returning to New York's Runways on September 15th @ 7:00 PM. On his mind, you ask?...

1. Two Marc Newson chairs that I found in Brussels―Nimrod chair in army green
2. Eagles of Death Metal Concert, Paradiso Amsterdam
3. The Box (NYC) Theater/Club
4. The designer of Braun Audio, Dieter Rams
5. The style of Prins Bernhard (1911-2004)
6. The book of Prouvé, French architect
7. The film, “Control” by Anton Corbijn
8. “Mad Men” Series
9. Tokyo
10. Photographer, David Bailey

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Christian Cota:

Winner of 2009's Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for Womenswear, Christian Cota, is presenting his Spring 2010 collection on September 15th @ 5:00 PM. What's occuping his mind at the moment?...

1. Color
   
   
2. A new hand painting technique for Spring/Summer 2010
   
   
3. The presentation space/environment that reflects the mood of the collection
   
   
4. Make up and hair inspiration
   
   
5. Models, models, models!
   
   
6. Seeing the collection come together
   
   
7. The Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit at the Guggenheim
   
   
8. Creating the soundtrack for the presentation
   
   
9. Awaiting my family’s arrival from Mexico for Fashion Week
   
   
10. Rest

 

Coming next week... Installment 3 of 3...