Stark Fashion
Marcela Stark; designer of Claudine Stark, talks fashion, fame and culture. Interviewed by Gabrielle Compolongo GC: At what age did you know this was the career for you? MS: I’ve always been super artistic since I was a little girl. My mom used to buy me markers because I loved …
Tiia Design
Tiia Mandell of Tiia Design Interviewed by Yuliya Jade Winter issue 2010 YJ: How did you discover your aspiration to be a jewelry and accessory designer? TM: After working with several Fashion Designers in New York City (Carolyne Roehm, Adrienne Vittadini and St. John), and later working …
A Passion for Designer Label Handbags
By Sandra Mateu What is it about designer label handbags that make women so passionate about them? Is it the amazing quality? Is it the status attached to its elevated prices? Is it a fashion forward pleasure or necessity? What is behind the love affair of a magnificent purse and …
Miami Bangs and Waves
RIKRAK Salon talks to Miami Shoot Magazine Interviewed by Gabrielle Campolongo Raquel and Ric Watters opened their first RikRak hair salon 22 years ago. They are a thriving Miami salon with beloved clients and attentive staff. With Ric being an established stylist in the Brickell area, the salon went off …
Making Water Dangerous
Swimwear designer Amanda Ché Interviewed by Gabrielle Compolongo In just under a year of being in business, A. Ché has the representation of Supermodel and Dancing with the Stars contestant Joanna Krupa, who has become the face of Amanda’s Cruise 2011 Campaign. Together, Amanda Che and Joanna Krupa designed the Kashmir …
