thanks to my dear good friend Sari brown at Lux Couture, Vlad as well as I were able to satisfy one more magnificent new designer while in new York City last month, Jennifer Alfano. While Jennifer is newer to the purse world, she has been in the world of fashion for over twenty years. We went to her office in new York City to satisfy Jennifer as well as her expert Dawn. She had just sent rather a few of her spring bags out the morning that we arrived, however the choice for us to see was still excellent as well as I might not assist however lust after her lively exotics. the very best part of her office is the board behind her desk, with a hand drawn photo of a purse, compliments of her daughter. We sat down with Jennifer to discover a lot more about her handbags, why she focuses on exotic, as well as some bit understood facts about her. take pleasure in as well as make sure to inspect out her bags that are marked down at Lux Couture ideal now – get hold of one while you can!
PB: exactly how did you get into the fashion World?
JA: My background in fashion is being a fashion editor. I started nearly 20 years back at vogue magazine then I went to Bazaar. I left as well as assisted introduce lucky Magazine. then I had my second child as well as went back to exposition as fashion features director. after that I left as well as was composing for them as a contributor.
PB: exactly how did you shift into handbags?
JA: I always believed if there was something I couldn’t discover in fashion that I loved, I would try it myself. I might never discover a purse that I liked. There is a great deal available that is the exact same as well as a great deal with bells as well as whistles. I am a lot more of a minimalist. I like 60’s age fashion, like Jackie O; chic, traditional however not boring. I couldn’t discover it so I made a decision to make handbags.
I have a like of reliable handbags. I feel like a great deal of designers do not put a great deal of believed in their handbags. They aren’t creating for women; they are creating to be trendy. There were lots of problems, I opened my bag as well as it was like a black hole.
The other thing about purses is you always requirement one; you don’t have to be a specific shape, size, or age to appreciate it. purses state a great deal about a person. What I want from a purse is a purse that speaks with your character however doesn’t have so much character that you don’t see the person.
PB: Where are your purses made?
JA: They are all made in Italy. high-end must truly be made in a method that indicates luxury; it must not be mass-produced. While some purchasers do not care, I believe there are lots of women who care exactly how a purse is made. The guy who makes my samples makes the runway samples for Chanel. He is amazing as well as it is a enjoyment to work with people like that!
PB: What made you select to focus on exotics?
JA: I like the colors that I can make with exotics as well as the saturation of the colors. The exotic market is so huge ideal now. I believe my bags are extremely special as well as lots of people look for a special exotic bag. For next autumn I will be working with ostrich. I have daily bags, however I am trying to find my bags to be something else.
PB: who is the normal Jennifer Alfano buyer?
JA: It is somebody who likes fashion however is not incredibly trendy. lots of women in their 30’s or 40’s, who work or have youngsters or both. It is the lady who has the way of life as well as the children. She is me!
PB: who is your fashion icon?
JA: I like Lee Radziwill as well as Jane Birkin- classic, American chic, as well as a bit Bohemian.
PB: If you desired somebody to wear your bag, who would it be?
JA: If I desired somebody to wear my bag it would be Sophia Coppola, Gwyneth Paltrow, or Jennifer Connolly, or Kate Bosworth (she is cute!). I truly like that early 60’s-70’s moment in fashion.
PB: What colors will we see from you the seasons coming up?
JA: I hope pink doesn’t come back, since I’ll be in trouble! I am not a fan of pink. however I will be utilizing purple, remove blues, teal, red, as well as mustard. I am getting a lot more adventurous with colors.
PB: What can we expect from you in the future?
JA: Belts are absolutely coming. I am broadening the collection into a lot more exotics. I have other concepts for sure, however this is where I am going for now!
PB: exactly how crucial is star exposure to you?
JA: I requirement it for sure. however I believe the people who get my purses don’t requirement to see star exposure to get my bags. however for press it is important. To develop a brand today this is an crucial element, however this is not my customer. I would like it as well as it definitely doesn’t hurt though! I don’t believe the lady who gets my bag will get it since she saw it on a celebrity, however it may bring me one more customer.
PB: What on the internet storeS tar för närvarande dina väskor?
Lux couture. Jag tar beställningar på min webbplats också, men i allmänhet Lux couture.
PB: Vad är din dagliga väska?
JA: Getaway, Morgan, samt Allegra. Jag är inte en enorm väskomkopplare. Jag gillar två kopplingar såväl som två dagars väskor per säsong!
PB: Vad finns i din handväska?
JA: Hermes agenda, servicekort, pennor, nars läppstift, kapstpinne, björnbär, korsord från NYT! Jag har alltid mitt korsord. Jag försöker redigera vad jag har i min handväska såväl som jag blir extremt upprörd när någon över fyller det!
PB: Vad hänger du dig åt?
JA: Choklad från Maison du Chocolat!
PB: Var ??! Vad? Vi gillar choklad!
JA: Maison du Chocolat är på Madison Ave och 79: e! Det är franska, liksom det bästa! Det är extremt svår choklad.
PB: Hur är din helg?
JA: Jag har två döttrar; De är 8 såväl som 6. Vi går till basketövning, flaggfotboll, hushållsmiddag. Vi sätter bara ut på helgerna och har hushållstid.
PB: Är dina kvinnliga purvare älskare?
JA: Min bit gör det, den äldre gör det inte! Allegra såväl som marinan är uppkallad efter mina döttrar. Men de är oerhört viktiga för mig såväl som att säga till mig “Jag hoppas att du inte gör den väskan eftersom den inte är extremt bra!” Så bra som de är idealiska faktiskt!
PB: Gör du online i staden?
JA: Jag online i Westchester.
PB: Har du ett föredraget område i New York?
JA: Central Park. liksom Bemelmans Bar på Carlyle Hotel; Jag gillar alla traditionella New York -saker. Jag gillar Neue -galleriet. Det är av The Lauder’s (som Estee Lauder) såväl som österrikisk konst.
PB: Fascinerande sanning om dig som ingen vet?
JA: Jag tränade att vara en klassisk dansare i 14 år. Jag tänkte inte gå på college. Jag fattade ett beslut att gå på college i New York. Min pappa sa: “Tänk om du bryter båda benen?” Så jag sa: “Fint!” Samt fattade ett beslut att åka till NYU. Jag slutar dansa mitt högskoleår, det var bara tid.
PB: Vi var båda idrottare på college också!
JA: Sport ger dig självkontrollen för att börja ditt eget företag. Du måste verkligen vara fokuserad och vara redo att fortsätta med UPS såväl som nedgångar.
PB: Det var en njutning som tillfredsställer dig! Säg tack till dig för allt!
Som Vlad knäppte bilder av de magnifika väskorna Jennifer Alfano har för de kommande säsongerna, Jennifer, Dawn (Jennifer’s Consultant), Vlad samt jag pratade som om vi var gamla vänner. Vi älskade absolut Jennifer såväl som Dawn, som var jordnära såväl som en sådan glädje att träffas. Räkna med att bara höra mycket mer om den här designern eftersom Style.coms semesterguide innehåller Jennifer Alfano Marina -kopplingen. Leta efter massor av mycket mer intressanta väskor från den här nya designern!