Designers

While the designers finished putting the final touches on their collections, we asked them some fashion-related questions.  Here’s what they had to say.

Alyssa Garcia
Why are you interested in pursuing a career in fashion?
I love how creative and free flowing it is to design something of your own style and taste.

Where are your favorite places to shop?
I like to shop at a lot of local boutiques. I like to shop at a lot of local boutiques. There are a lot of different choices, and you buy things people can't get in malls.


Lindsey Wetesnik
Who is your favorite designer?
Hard one.  I guess it depends on what I’m looking for. Like for evening wear,  I love Monique Lhuillier and Michael Kors for ready-to-wear.  My favorite of all time is Giorgio Armani.

Who do you think inspires your work the most?
I don’t know if one particular person inspires me the most.  I take little things from here and there, but I always try to design for the every day person.  I won’t make something if I wouldn’t wear it myself.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I really want to do bridal and evening wear, so I’m praying that in 10 years you will see an A-list celebrity wearing one of my creations down the red carpet.




Heidi Mashaka
What is one fashion item that you can’t live without?
Basic white shirts or blouses – you can dress them up or down and pair them with practically anything!

Who is your favorite designer?
Bridal – Vera Wang

Where are your favorite places to shop?
Anthropologie, Forever 21, TJ Maxx and Nordstrom