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A MOMENT WITH TAMARA POGOSIAN
Davina Rodriguez
Papierdoll
http://www.papierdoll.net/th emag/2006/11/05/a-moment-with-tamara-pogosian/
Apr il 3 2008
NY
Armenian-born Tamara Pogosian developed an interest in design while
growing up and moving from Russia to America. After finishing high
school in New York City, she moved on to the Parson School of Design.
She took a year to explore the industry and then continued her studies
at The Fashion Institute of Technology. We discovered her at New York
Fashion Week in September and took a liking to her. We just had to
meet her again and interview her.
Do you like more organization when it comes to designing or less
organization?
I'm actually pretty organized; usually a lot of artists aren't in
that area. When it comes to creating a collection you can't stick
to a schedule. I usually design at night, that's when I feel most
creative. I don't really stick to a schedule. The main concern is to
get everything done on time so I always start months in advance.
I am a big fan of your fall 2006 collection to me it's very luxurious
in look and feel. Is that what you were going for?
Yes. I decided to go for a smaller collection. I have always gotten
more attention with my evening dresses rather than with other pieces;
and I just have a bigger passion for the glamour and luxury part of
design. It just comes through and it is part of our brand as well.
What was your thought process when you put together your Spring
2007 line?
I usually start thinking about my Spring line in May or June. I don't
usually plan it out so much as in what I am going to be designing,
but as soon as I start thinking about it, I get ideas on a daily
basis. So then I just start designing.
So basically you're free flowing. You're not held to a schedule or
anything like that. You just do it as you feel?
Pretty much yeah, towards the end I pull back a little from the
collections to see if it's something that actually makes sense
together. You always have to edit it at the end -whether it be adding
pieces, or taking pieces out.
Do you ever remember getting a negative review?
Not in print, but I have a close circle of friends and we're always
very honest; and they're all artist so if there's something out of
place, or something they don't like, they will usually let me know.
I've been very fortunate to have a lot of supportive people surround
me. They appreciate my work so it hasn't really been negative.
Who is your fashion hero?
I don't really have just one. I have a few that I admire for very
different reasons. I love Versace. I think he was amazing and extremely
talented. He had a very wild vision. Then there's Tom Ford who is
also very extraordinary and is great at marketing. Valentino makes
beautiful pieces.
How does sexuality play a role in your collection?
It really comes from the feeling of being desired by someone else. I
think that when you have confidence in yourself and when you are
wearing clothes, it just comes across easier.
So you're saying it's not as if you clothes are overtly sexual?
No, I don't think that my clothes are too sexual. I don't push the
envelope too much in that direction, but sometimes that is how they
end up looking. In certain instances, you have to have a certain type
of body to wear some of my pieces. I mean, you don't have to have this
perfect amazing body to wear some of my pieces. Every piece has a sense
of sexuality in it. You don't have to be exposed to be sexual, there's
the cut and feel of the piece that can bring that sexuality out.
What celebrity would look amazing in your pieces?
I like Natalie Portman very much. I think she's very talented and
beautiful. She has a sense of elegance as well. I would love to dress
her one day.
What was the last movie you saw?
I usually watch movies on the weekends and haven't had the time to
go to the theater, but Devil Wears Prada believe it or not was the
last movie I watched. I made an effort to go see that one.
What did you think of it?
I actually liked it very much. I thought it was very funny. It was
very entertaining. I mean it had some truth to it when it came to
describing the industry but it's a movie so some things seemed as if
they were blown out of proportion.
What do you think of online fashion, blog, magazines etc?
I think it's great, the internet has grown so much over the years that
it definitely benefits everyone. There is one thing that bothers me
and it has to do with shopping online, because I personally like to
try on the clothes before I purchase them. And there are some pieces
that you just have to try on regardless of how long you've known the
brand, and how long you've been purchasing from that brand it's always
better to try things before you buy them.
What is Tamara Pogosian's guilty pleasure?
Personally you mean? I just don't have one I personally have a few. I
love strawberries I love ice cream, goat cheese, foods, relaxing it a
big one. You work hard for all these months designing, getting ready
for a show; sometimes it's nice to take a break.
Davina Rodriguez
Papierdoll
http://www.papierdoll.net/th emag/2006/11/05/a-moment-with-tamara-pogosian/
Apr il 3 2008
NY
Armenian-born Tamara Pogosian developed an interest in design while
growing up and moving from Russia to America. After finishing high
school in New York City, she moved on to the Parson School of Design.
She took a year to explore the industry and then continued her studies
at The Fashion Institute of Technology. We discovered her at New York
Fashion Week in September and took a liking to her. We just had to
meet her again and interview her.
Do you like more organization when it comes to designing or less
organization?
I'm actually pretty organized; usually a lot of artists aren't in
that area. When it comes to creating a collection you can't stick
to a schedule. I usually design at night, that's when I feel most
creative. I don't really stick to a schedule. The main concern is to
get everything done on time so I always start months in advance.
I am a big fan of your fall 2006 collection to me it's very luxurious
in look and feel. Is that what you were going for?
Yes. I decided to go for a smaller collection. I have always gotten
more attention with my evening dresses rather than with other pieces;
and I just have a bigger passion for the glamour and luxury part of
design. It just comes through and it is part of our brand as well.
What was your thought process when you put together your Spring
2007 line?
I usually start thinking about my Spring line in May or June. I don't
usually plan it out so much as in what I am going to be designing,
but as soon as I start thinking about it, I get ideas on a daily
basis. So then I just start designing.
So basically you're free flowing. You're not held to a schedule or
anything like that. You just do it as you feel?
Pretty much yeah, towards the end I pull back a little from the
collections to see if it's something that actually makes sense
together. You always have to edit it at the end -whether it be adding
pieces, or taking pieces out.
Do you ever remember getting a negative review?
Not in print, but I have a close circle of friends and we're always
very honest; and they're all artist so if there's something out of
place, or something they don't like, they will usually let me know.
I've been very fortunate to have a lot of supportive people surround
me. They appreciate my work so it hasn't really been negative.
Who is your fashion hero?
I don't really have just one. I have a few that I admire for very
different reasons. I love Versace. I think he was amazing and extremely
talented. He had a very wild vision. Then there's Tom Ford who is
also very extraordinary and is great at marketing. Valentino makes
beautiful pieces.
How does sexuality play a role in your collection?
It really comes from the feeling of being desired by someone else. I
think that when you have confidence in yourself and when you are
wearing clothes, it just comes across easier.
So you're saying it's not as if you clothes are overtly sexual?
No, I don't think that my clothes are too sexual. I don't push the
envelope too much in that direction, but sometimes that is how they
end up looking. In certain instances, you have to have a certain type
of body to wear some of my pieces. I mean, you don't have to have this
perfect amazing body to wear some of my pieces. Every piece has a sense
of sexuality in it. You don't have to be exposed to be sexual, there's
the cut and feel of the piece that can bring that sexuality out.
What celebrity would look amazing in your pieces?
I like Natalie Portman very much. I think she's very talented and
beautiful. She has a sense of elegance as well. I would love to dress
her one day.
What was the last movie you saw?
I usually watch movies on the weekends and haven't had the time to
go to the theater, but Devil Wears Prada believe it or not was the
last movie I watched. I made an effort to go see that one.
What did you think of it?
I actually liked it very much. I thought it was very funny. It was
very entertaining. I mean it had some truth to it when it came to
describing the industry but it's a movie so some things seemed as if
they were blown out of proportion.
What do you think of online fashion, blog, magazines etc?
I think it's great, the internet has grown so much over the years that
it definitely benefits everyone. There is one thing that bothers me
and it has to do with shopping online, because I personally like to
try on the clothes before I purchase them. And there are some pieces
that you just have to try on regardless of how long you've known the
brand, and how long you've been purchasing from that brand it's always
better to try things before you buy them.
What is Tamara Pogosian's guilty pleasure?
Personally you mean? I just don't have one I personally have a few. I
love strawberries I love ice cream, goat cheese, foods, relaxing it a
big one. You work hard for all these months designing, getting ready
for a show; sometimes it's nice to take a break.