FUNKSHION: EMERGING DESIGNERS

Wednesday July 18, the Flair interns got to attend one of our favorite Funkshion Swim Week events yet, the Emerging Designers Fashion show sponsored by Peroni. The show presented the collections of young aspiring fashion designers from Miami International University of Arts and Design. The contestants competed for the title of Peroni Top Emerging Designer. For the challenge, the designers had to create a collection with their interpretation of Italian style.

Hosted in the SLS, the models strutted a series of romantic handcrafted pieces in an intimate pool area setting. As each collection made their way down the catwalk, I like others wondered how only one designer could be picked. The caliber of artistry and talent that night was overwhelming!

There was one collection however, that stood above the rest. In a series of complex geometric and structural hand-sewn garments, the Quyen Dimension line wowed the audience with its effortlessly Italian avant-grade look. The proud designer of the collection? Kim-Quyen Nguyen!

We got a chance to chat with this very sweet fashion prodigy:

 Tell us a little bit about yourself?

I am 21 years old. Born in Boston and lived in St. Petersburg. I’ve always wanted to have my own fashion line it’s every girls dream to make a name for herself!

What was a common theme in your collection?

Structural geometric shapes.  I wanted to create a collection that had body and different looks.

What was the inspiration behind the Quyen Dimension line?

My main inspiration behind the structural construction of my line where flower petals. If you look at a flower from one angle it’s different then if you look at it from the top or the side. I wanted my collection to have the same illusion by using shapes.

Who are you most excited to see at NYC Fashion week?

Anyone from Hong Kong. They are all  my inspiration!  

Who are your designs geared for?

People that want to stand out and don’t care what they look like as long as they’re making a statement.  

Kim is not only a gifted designer, but also a down-to-earth girl with many talents! Her young spirit and visionary ways inspired us! We wish her all the best in her future fashion endeavors. And I have a good feeling that this won’t be the last time we see her work strut down the catwalk ;)