Seems like yesterday that I met Viktor Luna, a Project Runway All Star Designer, at Palm Springs (El Paseo) Fashion Week. Even then, I coveted his iconic leather jackets. I've kept in touch on Facebook and when I visited NYC recently, I asked if we could meet and catch up. Despite his crazy, busy schedule, Viktor invited me over to see some of his favorite creations and yes, I got to try them on. I love the range of colors, materials, unusual zippers, glittering studs and grommets and of course, the overall statement of each piece and the fit. Coats, detailed, with work of art linings...warm yes, heavy, no. And dresses, all the glam and drama you could wish for. Think Black and Gold Events in Vancouver - think NYC runway. I met gorgeous, little, Mickey, Viktor's fashionable dog, too. Fashionable, because, yes, he has his own line of coats and accessories. Mickey is the best dressed dog I saw while I was there.
Time with Viktor was a fashionista's dream. Got to see the work area, projects in progress and plans for next steps. Racks of special clothes you'd never see anywhere else. After lunch, he answered a few more questions:
Any surprises in your career?
He is surprised that he can never stop designing. He is always reaching for the peak.
Biggest dream?
To continue what he is doing, sustainably and with increasing collaborations. I think he creates what he imagines; his dreams are the wearable Art we see in his collections.
Influence of Culture/Ethnicity on his work?
Is subtle but very much in evidence. Originally from Mexico, religious motifs -Spanish influence - hearts, embroidery, silhoettes, Flamenco, Spanish ribbons, Spanish Art, and experience of living in other countries.
The opportunity to see Viktor Luna, was a great incentive to get me on the NYC subway, on my own, for the first time. I wore Carolyn Bruce's silver robot ring on the trip because I think a collaboration between Viktor and Carolyn would be the most futuristic, fantastic runway show, ever. Viktor was wearing the ring, when I left. I am hoping to get invited back to NYC, to brave that subway again and to see those jackets and those rings on the stage. I can hear the applause!
Find out more about Viktor Luna here.
Original post about the Project Runway All Stars at Palm Springs FW here
Time with Viktor was a fashionista's dream. Got to see the work area, projects in progress and plans for next steps. Racks of special clothes you'd never see anywhere else. After lunch, he answered a few more questions:
Any surprises in your career?
He is surprised that he can never stop designing. He is always reaching for the peak.
Biggest dream?
To continue what he is doing, sustainably and with increasing collaborations. I think he creates what he imagines; his dreams are the wearable Art we see in his collections.
Influence of Culture/Ethnicity on his work?
Is subtle but very much in evidence. Originally from Mexico, religious motifs -Spanish influence - hearts, embroidery, silhoettes, Flamenco, Spanish ribbons, Spanish Art, and experience of living in other countries.
The opportunity to see Viktor Luna, was a great incentive to get me on the NYC subway, on my own, for the first time. I wore Carolyn Bruce's silver robot ring on the trip because I think a collaboration between Viktor and Carolyn would be the most futuristic, fantastic runway show, ever. Viktor was wearing the ring, when I left. I am hoping to get invited back to NYC, to brave that subway again and to see those jackets and those rings on the stage. I can hear the applause!
Find out more about Viktor Luna here.
Original post about the Project Runway All Stars at Palm Springs FW here
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A few of our favourite looks from his F/W '16 Collection
WOW!
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