The American Design Club

Lydia Slavutin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:05:26 -0400

Designing Minds: Rebecca Taylor

Mike Raffensperger — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:39:47 -0400

Born and raised in New Zealand, Rebecca Taylor embarked on the beginning of her dazzling fashion career with only $600 in her pocket. Now a New York City fashion icon, she dresses the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz. Her delightful attention to detail and sexy but sweet style have turned her into an internationally recognized brand.

Designing Minds: Tibi

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:02:42 -0400

With her clothing in 200 stores internationally, Tibi has become a mainstay of women's apparel. With signature prints that move effortlessly from gowns to swimwear her bold approach has garnered the praise of celebrities and critics alike. In this episode of Designing Minds, Amy Smilovic recounts her journey of modest beginnings in Hong Kong to international enterprise. She goes on to discuss the inspiration behind her Fall 2009 collection and what it takes to do business in an ever changing economy.

Adobe TV | Live The Suite Life with CS4 Illustrator

Tess Salalac — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:06:49 -0400

Rufus is at it again, this time with a tutorial that showcases Illustrator's new ability to recoginze like graphics and text and change them all accordingly in one easy step.

And if that's not enough to get you to watch, Rufus says "adobe-cadabra" around the two-minute mark.

Designing Minds: Erin Fetherston

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:20:01 -0400

Imaginative, playful, and girly are a few of the words used to describe Erin Fetherston's style. Loved by critics and celebrities like Kirsten Dunst and Zooey Deschanel, she never compromises the artistry that drives her work. Recognized by the CFDA, Erin consistantly dazzles with her romantic and whimsical flare. With work ranging from independent short films to a line for Target, she continues to push her style and brand to new levels. In this episode of Designing Minds, Erin reminisces about past projects and reveals some of her creative inspiration. Stay tuned for one of the first looks at Erin's runway show from the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Fashion week.

Designing Minds: Andy Spade

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:45:02 -0400

Starting in a New York apartment only to become a multi-million dollar fashion empire, Andy Spade, one half of kate spade, showcases the style and business savvy it takes to get to make it to the top. From iconic hand bags to a group art gallery that doubles as a retail space, the simple concept of surrounding yourself with what you love has proven to be the secret ingredient to their success.

Designing Minds: Jose Duran

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:04:52 -0400

Drawing inspiration from the history of the Dominican Republic to Ancient Rome, this up and coming designer aims to share a story with every collection he creates. Such rich subject matter and impeccable designs have made Jose Duran in demand, including recent apperances on America's Next Top Model and Bravo TV. Effortless draping paired with imaginative corsets make his wearable art an undeniable force in the future of fashion design.

Designing Minds: Duckie Brown

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:07:39 -0500

Menswear has always been rooted in tradition, both in the fabrics and silhouettes commonly used by conventional designers. The men behind Duckie Brown, however, look to push those boundaries with each new line they create. From floral chiffon prints to elegant sportswear, the pair refuses to be labeled. With an eye for ultimate precision and detail, Daniel Silver and Steven Cox create menswear that is both evocative and wearable. Nominated for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Menswear of the Year Award, the duo continues to test the waters of modern design while producing pieces that are critically acclaimed by both their peers and the public. Check out Zoom In Online's live blog from the Duckie Brown 2009 Fashion Week Runway Show here.

Designing Minds: Christian Joy

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:28:28 -0500

Queen of do-it-yourself fashion, designer Christian Joy knows no limitations when it comes to her creations. Christian shares her love for expressing herself through clothing and how her eye for the unique led to her partnership with Karen O., lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. She recounts her journey from a small town in the Mid-west to the bustling streets of NYC where she found her niche in costume design. Always pushing the boundaries of conventional art, Christian describes her latest endeavor of melding theoretical concepts with fashion. Every detail of her imaginative design encompasses the technique and playful nature that truly makes everything she creates a joy.

Designing Minds: Ben Watts (Part 2 of 2)

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:17:56 -0500

In the second episode of the series, Ben recounts the journey of making a name for himself in the Big Apple, while trying to continue to push the boundaries of traditional photography. Ben has looked through the lens at such big names as Heath Ledger, Hugh Jackman and Mary J. Blige and no matter how recognizable or unknown his subject may be, he continues to achieve emotion and distinction with each click of his camera. Always donned with a smile and a playful attitude, Ben attributes his growth as an artist to his “visual journal” and how its compilation lead to his latest accomplishment, a book of collage photography, Big Up. For part one of our Designing Minds episode on Ben Watts, click here.