Irina Shabayeva "I wanted to send a message that it's OK to be a woman and be fragile, but it's also OK to have a layer of armor, because you need it." -Irina
Source: The Fashion Cult |
Source: The Fashion Cult |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris featuring Helena Gatsby |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris |
Photo: MJZ prêt a porter l'officiel paris |
Heather Noire:
Irina Shabayeva:
Heather Noire:
Irina Shabayeva:
Heather Noire:
Irina Shabayeva: There are no misconceptions. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and understands things from their level of perception. With that being said, I think the world still views confident ambitious women a lot differently than confident ambitious men. I have no interest in fitting into antiquated ideas of femininity.
Heather Noire: What sneak peek off your current projects are you working on as we speak?
Irina Shabayeva: I am currently working on a Pret a porter/ready to wear collection for Maison MJZ in Paris and New York. It’s a Parisian based couture house, that specializes in high end couture made to order pieces in exotic materials. MAISONMJZ.com In addition to designing the MJZ couture, we are expanding into the luxury ready to wear market. The ready to wear collection is more an “effortless chic” look made in luxurious leathers and jerseys. The ready to wear collection will be available to purchase in early 2022.
Heather Noire: Why did you decide to become a designer?
Irina Shabayeva: I loved art from an early age. I started drawing and painting at the age of 5. I don’t think I decided to become a designer, I followed my talents where they led me organically. I went to Parsons with the intent of becoming a painter and complete the fine art program. I ended up in the fashion program because it seemed more exciting to me. I love sculpture/sculpting and design, that to me translated to fashion design.
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