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DEGEN now in UP|coming!
Lindsay Degen is yet another talented recent grad of RISD who debuted her collection of creative knit pieces this past New York Fashion Week. (This sweater she is wearing is one of her own!) If you think knitwear just means sweaters and scarves you need to check your assumptions at the door when you see her work. It’s creative and a bit cheeky and altogether unexpected…and you can see some of it here!
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Tagged DEGEN, knitwear, Lindsay Degen, NYFW, RISD, Upcoming designer
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DEGEN
Lindsay Degen
RISD
DEGEN
What are you currently up to?
I’m currently developing my spring collection- doing a lot of hand knitting. I am also trying to be more active in knitting circles and learning how to play guitar.
Where can we find your collections?
The SS12 collection is only available on a made to order basis which can be purchased through my website. This also means most of the pieces are some way or another customizable.
Who are 3 artists past or present who inspire you?
Bill Traylor, Patti Smith, and Bruce Springsteen…(there are many more than 3 and those may not even be my top 3 but were the first to come to mind. R Kelly might also make that list)
Where do you hope to be 3 years from now?
hope to have a collection that is sold in a bunch of cool stores while still keeping the handmade quality and beautiful materials. Translation: I hope I don’t have to get a real job!
Props
Anna Wintour sent me a personalized thank you note!! The biggest props I could ask for!
Houghton
Katharine Polk
FIDM – Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
HOUGHTON
What are you currently up to?
I had a tiny amount of “quieter time” the week after the sow. March filled up with styling jobs and I’m heading to Miami for a short vacation and then styling for French GQ. I get back and have some more styling jobs including speaking for DAA (Designers Against AIDS) which I’m a spokesperson for, and a shoot for Fiasco Magazine to shoot my monthly “Style Mode” feature.
I’ll start designing HOUGHTON Spring/Summer 2013 as soon as I move into my new offices on April 1st!
Where can we find your collections? I’m in market now after the launch of HOUGHTON for FW12. It’s an exciting time and you can inquire about sales on my website.
Who are 3 artists past or present who inspire you?
Carsten Holler, Katharine Hepburn, Patti Smith
Where do you hope to be 3 years from now?
I want people to know HOUGHTON, love the clothes, and respect me as a designer. I can only home that my company grows organically and has success. I want to make people smile with my clothes and I hope to see HOUGHTON on women I pass on the street as well as in my favorite stores. I hope I’m having as much fun then as I am now.
Props
Being a new label, I hope this list is a lot longer this time next year! So far I’ve been overwhelmed by the support and love everyone has given me. WWD and Glamour gave me rave reviews the day of my launch which was amazing!
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Tagged fashion, FIDM, Glamour, Houghton, Katharine Polk, NYFW, Upcoming designer, WWD
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