Thursday, September 16, 2010

FW Part 5: Alexandra Grecco

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Last but certainly not least we have a rather familiar face around these parts, Alexandra Grecco! She first popped up here last year when I had the pleasure of modeling her line of cheeky rompers and has since made a few more appearances (she is the other bum in The Loved One pictures)! This beautiful and motivated women is another one of my buddies who will no doubt be rocketing to fashion stardom in the coming years! Alexandra has just launched her latest line of scrumptious creations and I once again had the pleasure of playing dress-up and stuffing my face (I think it was a bit more of a smashing onto my face) with extravagant pastries. Landon also got involved and snapped these pictures of her decadent designs!

1. What was your first fashion-related creation?

Well, it was a paper shoe, or shall I say "bootie", with stapled seams. I was six, and I gave them to my sister for her baptism ceremony thinking she may need shoes for the event. To make them fancy I added a cross in pencil and called them "lordy boots". The craftsmanship was breathtakingly beautiful (har har har).

Sadly, they went unworn.

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra Grecco

2. What or Who inspires you?

Lots of things! I get really inspired when watching some of my favorite films like, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Lolita, Pandora's Box, Rosemary's Baby and Badlands. Lot's of 70's horror films too.

Sexy ladies inspire me. Briggitte Bardot, Anna Karina, Ann Margaret, Hannah Metz.

Traveling and getting out the city for the weekend is necessary for good inspiration as well. Music, hikes, books, train rides, crisp autumn, all that good stuff!

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra Grecco

3. Biggest sartorial blunder?

Probably when I styled my bedsheets into a gown and wore it to school.

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra Grecco

4. If you had to have a uniform for this season what would it look like?

Naked with some floral hats. Maybe a velvet blazer, too.

Alexandra Grecco

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5. Any words of wisdom for people wishing to follow in your footsteps?

Plan as much as you can before you start, and ask lots of questions! Set goals for yourself and set up the proper funds. Lists really help too on an everyday basis, BORING! But true...

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra Grecco

Alexandra's Shop!
Alexandra's Website!
Alexandra's Blog!

That's it for this round of fashion week interviews! I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! I hope more that you discovered a few new names to keep your eye on but most of all I hope that you find the perfect something created by these talented women to make your very own one day (now I am fist pumping and saying "support independent business! handmade yeah!"). If you know of a designing lady that you think I should interview for next fashion week let me know! I've already spied a few ladies that I'd love to get on board for next time. To the amazing young women that I interviewed: Thank you so much for your time, I wish you all the very best! You are all so incredibly talented and I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to watch your businesses blossom!

In Review: Elvia / Nicole / Tara-Lynn / Kathryn

32 comments:

  1. lady could you be any sexier!
    i've been checking in on your blog all morning, i was really excited for this post especially. hannah you are such a doll to post these interviews, to highlight independent handmade businesses, & we all can't wait for your own endeavors too!
    ps. i love the answer to the uniform question, & i really will take her advice about lists, something i really lack is that kind of organization of to do lists.
    tara-lynn xo

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  2. i'm stunned as usual. i love these photos, and i especially love the variety in these interviews!

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  3. beautiful photos. like the natural feeling in em. the clothing is cool, no doubt.

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  4. Oh these have been the most wonderful interviews and wonderful to visit your blog and read about these independent designers. It's beautiful to support hand crafted work, work that has the imprint of love rather than love&corporate greed! You've done a marvelous job with these interviews, Hannah!

    love,
    Jenny

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  5. I am very much in love with her design. it's all so beautiful.
    and I loved this little series of interviews. they were all très inspiring. :)

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  6. What a wonderful series! Ugh, I wish I had such talented lady friends.

    I am saving up my coins and desperately trying to pick up extra shifts so I made clothe myself in some Alexandra Grecco(and hopefully, eventually in your yummy underthings)

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  7. I've really enjoyed these interviews!
    The photographs Landon took are divine!

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  8. really loving these interviews!!
    she makes the most wonderful clothing, and you are such a beautiful model.
    it's so inspiring how you present yourself, through pictures and everything.
    keep it up, miss :)
    xx

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  9. bravo for your amazing work on these interviews! i was already familiar with some of these ladies' work, and others were a mora than pleasant discovery! good job, mrs. metz! you have every right in the world to be everyone's favorite blogger :)

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  10. Thank you for posting these interviews. Great to discover these creative ladies.

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  11. I think I still have my mouth open!! Hahahahah! I love all of these shots the lighting everything is charming and magical you look stunning I always think my words never do your pictures any justice but you look magnificent!!

    This is perfect weekend inspiration!♥

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  12. oh man, if i had the money, i would buy all of these outfits. they're stunning!!!

    i will instead just drool for now...

    dreamy photos, also!

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  13. I really love your blog! Its my first time here and I am totally fall in love with the blog! Really amazing!

    If u like, visit:

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    Thanks!
    XX

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  14. love your blog....just found you and your pics are amazing!!!!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  15. Hannah, I love love love all these interviews! Im pretty sure I first saw tara lynn's blog through a link in your blog. Cant wait to see what these lovely girls write and create! :)

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  16. The pictures are so intruiging, really beautiful...

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  17. these images are always so beautiful and inspirational :)

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  18. wonderful interviews and gorgeous site! I will be following with much interest :) City Girl x
    http://citygirldiariesec1.blogspot.com/

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  19. These woman are so inspirational, it really goes to show the creativity and power woman have and the charming talent women have. And you sweet adorable Hannah look as witty and brilliant as fairy. Am loving the back story and am loving the photos thanks for sharing hun……………

    Take care and talk to you soon………..

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  20. Gorg. pics.. so many great things in this post! Very girly and flowy, lust it!

    www.lovelywanderlust.com

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  21. i love the pictures...so beautiful!
    regards
    http://3maigloeckchen.blogspot.com/

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  22. Hi Hannah! Glad you found that I had written about your project, I am quite busy and hadn't got time to let you know!

    I am really excited about it, I am going to make a retro lingerie editorial for a fashion magazine soon and your brand is such and inspiration, I can't wait to get something when you release everything :)

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  23. this is gorgeous! i just stumbled upon your blog and its amazing i love this interview and now i am off to check out her site :)

    visit me

    http://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/

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  24. i love the tiny citrons on her head!
    regards
    http://3maigloeckchen.blogspot.com/

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  25. Oh, how I love miss Grecco! Great interview and GORGEOUS photos! that one of you through the leaves is stunning.

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  26. Each of these clothing pieces are so feminine and delicate. And they were photographed in the most perfect way. I'm going to check out her store to maybe get a few pieces for myself!

    Hugs and happy Sunday!
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  27. Oh my goshness! so pretty and so sexy! You're so glamorous xoxo

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