Mara Gonzalez-Castillo
Mara Gonzalez-Castillo
 
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Name : Mara Gonzalez-Castillo

Major : Fashion Management

Minor : Fashion Merchandising

How many garments will be in your collection?

Eight

What is the central theme or concept in your collection?

My collection consists of sexy, flirty lingerie. It's not the typical sort of ruffled lingerie. It's a little more sophisticated and sleek.

How would you best describe your design style?

My design style is very sexy and sleek, but also fun and creative.

How and when did you become interested in design?

I've been interested in design for as long as I can remember. I've always designed clothes for all of my dolls and even my dogs wore cute outfits.

What types of silhouettes will you be presenting?

Everything in my collection is very from fitting. My collection consists of panties and bras some sheer overskirts and tops.

What was your inspiration for\ this collection?

My inspiration was fantasy lingerie and sexy costumes. I wanted a collection that was inspired by whimsical characters like pixies and fairies.

What fabrics will you be using?

For the panties and bras, I will be using stretch tricot. For the overskirts and tops, I will be using lots of sheer, stretch laces and some chiffon. I prefer fabrics that drape very well.

What important detail work should be noticed?

I used some creative ways to finish my seams. I had to leam a lot of new finishing techniques for the raw edges, since none of my garments are lined.

What designer do you admire, or would most like to work with?

I don't have a particular designer in mind that I admire, but I would love to work with someone who is more artsy than fashionable, someone who approaches fashion design as an art.

Describe yourself as a designer in five words or less?

Very artistic, innovative, edgy, fun and sleek.

Other interests or hobbies?

Traveling, shopping, and-playing with my dogs.

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