ONyourMind:
Installment 3 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 last of three parts we are running leading up to New York Fashion Week...

See the 1st installment here.

See the 2nd installment here.

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Rebecca Taylor:

Forever feminine Rebecca Taylor says her girl this season she is exploring urban femininity while she works, lives & plays in the city. Ms. Taylor says, "Our girl likes to wear her boyfriend’s blazers & super soft cashmere athletic inspired sweaters thrown over top tiny leather skirts." She makes her runway bow on Wednesday, September 13th @ 5:00 PM

Here are 10 things on her mind at the moment:

1. caffeine
2. a vacation with my children
3. music for the show
4. a glass of white wine
5. models
6. accessories for the show
7. Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th
8. hair and makeup for the show
9. celebrating my new collection with my employees at our after-party
10. finally getting my laundry done

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Carlos Campos:

Runway regular Carlos Campos shakes things up this season & tries the presentation format on Friday, September 11th @ from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Here's what he's thinking about...

1. The Honduras soccer game on September 5th that determines if they qualify for the world cup
   
   
2. The music during the presentation – can’t wait!
   
   
3. Mojitos for the show, Robert Burke introduced me to them.
   
   
4. Excited to start putting looks together, Elizabeth Sulcer is styling my presentation this season and she has an impeccable take on styling..
   
   
5. My first presentation. This is the first season I get to be out front with the models when the clothes  come out for the first time. In past seasons when I’ve had a show, I’ve always been backstage.
   
   
6. Finding the perfect gray shoes
   
   
7. Proofing the invitation….that solidifies that my show is around the corner.
   
   
8. What the lighting is going to look like. That is the essence of the presentation.
   
   
9. I need to stop buying trashy magazines.
   
   
10. When can I relax and work on my tan?

 

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Norman Ambrose:

American "Couturier" Norman Ambrose is showing his collection by appointment starting on Tuesday, September 8th

1. Thinking about my ladies, they are foremost in my mind.
2. Making a good impression at my fashion presentation.
3. Grace Kelly, my inspiration; her intelligent beauty.
4. Looking forward to designing the Fall 2010 collection
5. Catching my flight after the show to Chicago to receive the Gold Coast award the following day.
6. Tuxedo Park
7. Enjoying a drink at Sant Ambroeus
8. A cold autumn days walk
9. Hot chocolate at the George V
10. Family Christmas in Tahoe