February 2012 was the setting for the Designer Premiere event which took place at the Helen Mills Event Space; Held annually, it has proven to be a marquee event on the bill of New York Fashion Week. Held in high regard, the Premiere event has become the go-to-exhibition in terms of opportunity for up and coming designers. Of the designers who subscribe, not many are blessed with the opportunity to showcase their fashionable creativity in such an attention grabbing manner. Like many other industry, competition is a given, with some of the most talented individuals the world over vying for the potential of a big break. On this given night, one star seemingly shone the brightest, and that was undoubtedly the lovely Staci Sherri...
Born in Baltimore, MD Staci Sherri chose the path less traveled by others in her circumference. At the age of 17 she left the comfort of her hometown to pursue her dream. While attending Tampa's Academy of Design and Technology, Staci began to realize that the once dreamed plight was definitely in reach. Upon graduating, she took a leap of faith in herself and her talents and reached for the bright lights and big stage of the fashion capital of the world, no other than New York City. Overwhelmed at first, as many are, Staci knew that the Big Apple was the place for her, on a business and personal level. Utilizing what she learned in the classroom, Staci quickly came to wow whomever she came in contact with. In 2011 she debut Staci Sherri Inc. With her trans-seasonal collection "Magical Black" (my favorite), which sparked a buzz which has began to take on a life of its own; a year removed from that, she is back with her latest "Time Collection," which as mentioned before received an astounding response at this past fashion Week, NYC. With all that on her plate, its a wonder she has any room to think. But of course, there is always time to kick it with me your girl Nak Styles, as I get into the mind of both Staci and Sherri, follow......
It is said that some of the greatest minds, creatively, have an aura of comfortability among them, both with others and with themselves. I would venture to guess that is how the output is seemingly so easy. As a fashionista myself, I am always in seek of the elements which the greats utilize in their workings. Soon to be in that same caste, I sat down with Staci Sherri to get the 411.
First off let me start by letting you know that myself and Xtreme Magazine are glad you have a moment in your busy schedule to sit down with us… How are you?
Staci Sherri: Thank you so much, and thanks for asking; I’m doing well and yourself?
Nak Styles: I’m great thanks…. So you were the hot topic at New York Fashion Week! When I saw your Time collection I said to myself this could be on the level of Versace. I must admit though Magical Black is my favorite.... So how does it feel?
Staci Sherri: I have to say, It is amazing!! It was a lot of hard work to prepare, but for the most part it was very exciting and I am truly inspired by everyone’s response. I have come to learn that in this business, rather anything dealing with creativity, you begin to look forward to really working on my craft as a designer; the ultimate goal is to progress and perfect my brand.
Nak Styles: Ok!!!... So Lil Kim is all over the web in your Victorian Jumpsuit, How did you get in contact with her?
Staci Sherri: It was a cool thing because I am a huge fan of Notorious BIG and I respect what the entire Junior Mafia time and movement stood for. Me and a friend of mine, who owns the blog site junkie.com were out one night and among us was a stylist named Kim B; over years we have kept in contact. I never knew that he styled Lil Kim. One day, he reached out to me about events that Lil Kim had coming up. He was checking out some of my designs and wanted to pull a few pieces for her. Initially we were going to put her in the B-Day jumpsuit cause that just looks like her style but she fell in love with the Victorian jumpsuit. Call it a coincidence that before she headed out to her event, someone she was interviewing with asked her about the late, great Whitney Houston and that footage now means more to me than anything. Here is a legend in my design, speak on Whitney Houston and how she is the Queen. Lil Kim who is a Queen in her own right, wearing MY Victorian jumpsuit, which makes you think of royalty… It’s just a blessing!
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Be Safe, Stay Blessed and Fly
@NakStlyes
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