I adore talking about talents in the fashion design world; even more
when the special one in question has Venezuelan roots… So great!
I had the pleasure to interview the very gorgeous designer, Isabella
Ciliberto; creative force and director of the exclusive and exquisite PAMPLEMOUSSE
BEACH swimwear line; with more than ten years of experience and established in
the Dominican Republic… Pure good taste and style!
This year Isabella will present her new collection KALEIDOSCOPIO in the
upcoming fashion week DOMINICANA MODA 2014. This collection promises to be a
total success for its concepts and content; full of fantastic colors, prints
and shapes charged with a very special abstraction.
Here what this lovely designer shared with me…
What is the story behind PAMPLEMOUSSE BEACH?
I have
always loved the beach. I can clearly remember when I was a little girl going
to my mother’s friend swimwear store to get us done new bathing suits. I spent
days thinking about the colors and designs for my future swimwear. Since then,
I always imagined myself becoming a designer of a special swimwear line. But it
was not until I moved to the Dominican Republic ten years ago when I decided to
make my dream a reality. I realize that there were not local swimwear lines;
and even less the existence of the concept that fascinated me so much: Personalized
bathing suits and beach clothing.
Why did
you call it PAMPLEMOUSSE?
It means
grapefruit in French. I wanted a name that sounded tropical. One day a heard my
husband talking to his mother in French and the word ‘pamplemousse’ came up.
When I found out it meant ‘grapefruit’ I loved it!
Tell me,
what are your main sources of inspiration?
Those
details found in the ordinary things in life are what inspire me. I find it
delightful to transform a piece into something unique through details such as beautiful
fabrics, prints, embroideries, beading, accessories and so.
How do
you define your brand; what is it that makes it so special?
PAMPLEMOUSSE
is modern, colorful, with a very personal style. Definitely it is the detailing
in each piece, full of craftsmanship that makes this brand a very special one.
What are
those key advices you give to your clients so they would look fantastic?
1.Know
your body and what looks ‘good’ and ‘right’ on you.
2.Know
your colors, and the designs that highlight your gifts while concealing your
less charming features.
3.Always complement your beach looks with a great hat; not only because
it will protect you from the sun but also because it will give you a cool and
stylish touch.
As a
Venezuelan, what can you tell to those new designers full of big dreams?
Venezuelan
designers are facing many challenges after all the difficulties the country is
going through. Just finding materials to work with represents an odyssey, I
know. But these circumstances must not stop them; on the contrary, they can use
them to explore even more their creativity, versatility and originality. Hard
work, reinventing themselves whenever is needed and perseverance are the key.
Thank you to Isabella for her
shares and best wishes to her and her upcoming projects!
LIFE IS A RUNWAY!
XO
Gaby
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