I had the best time meeting an amazing group of fashion bloggers in my home last week. I am fascinated with this phenomenon that is shaping the new world! Each one was so interesting and such fun to converse with. Now I can’t wait to do it again- until then I’ll be reading their blogs!
Josie
It’s amazing that Roberto Cavalli is celebrating 40 years in this business. I admire how he’s totally focused on who his customer is and then creates exceptional clothing for her- she’s the woman who wants to show off and be sexy!
-Josie
What fun it was to work with customers at the Julian Gold boutique in Corpus Christi, Texas and the Tootsie’s boutique in Houston last week. My favorite was selling 14 pieces of Natorious to this glamorous woman who took a break from work to treat herself. My kind of woman!
I get such a high being in the store dressing and helping customers. It’s the best way to get feedback- to learn what we are doing right, what we’re doing wrong and what we can do better!
-Josie
Monica Rich Kosann knows the importance of family, memories, and the things that represent them. A personal Heirloom could be a picture, a piece of clothing, an antique; anything really. Monica’s eMagazine features interviews on everyone from designers to editors about their own Heirlooms. She recently interviewed me about my Heirloom, a Buddha that I discovered on a trip to Vietnam with my mother. That was one of many trips where I spent time exploring with my mother, and so this special piece represents some great times we spent together! Take a look at the full article on her website:
http://www.fineartoffamily.com/2010/02/a-conversation-with-josie-natori/
What a journey to finally show our fall presentation during fashion week of our Josie Natori ready-to-wear collection. I am quite happy about it and WWD gave a wonderful review! Take a look:
-Josie
It’s been a whirlwind again here in Paris. Two days of buying fabrics for the spring 2011 collections. I still love the hunt of discovering new fabrics and working on colors. Next spring is coming together with loads of color, tie dyes and butterflies. Even managed to squeeze in a quick shopping spree at my favorite flea market.
Wish you could all see our Fall 2010 lingerie collections. We’re showing them this week to buyers and have gotten a fabulous response. Tibet was the inspiration- the jewel tones are especially striking throughout each collection. It is hard work but satisfying when the vision is realized. And I can’t help but brag- our Josie Natori Couture this season is the best ever! But I can’t rest because next week is fashion week when we’re presenting our ready-to-wear collection!
Take a look at some sketches from the Josie Natori Couture Fall 2010 season.
-Josie
I was dining at Voltaire, my favorite Bistro in Paris, and ran into my friend Alber Elbaz! He has done wonders for Lanvin. What a good guy- so talented. I just love his designs and it was wonderful catching up with him!
-Josie
What fun I had seeing the Dior show on my trip to Paris. It was held in the intimate Dior Salon. I was front row, admiring fantasy clothes for an opulent life…why not? Here are some pictures from my camera at the show.
-Josie
It’s been a fun, quick four days in Paris. Maison & Objet was an amazing home decor show. I was on my feet for two days straight, totaling 18 hours, with our Natori home design team. The ideas were boundless for our upcoming foray into accent furniture, decorative and gift objects, lighting and rugs! The lingerie fabric show was pretty tame in comparison but we managed to find some beautiful new laces and trims. I can’t believe I have to be back in two weeks for the ready-to-wear fabric shows- not that I mind visiting Paris often!
