Monday, March 16, 2009

WOMAN.ca Talks to Greta Constantine

W: What about the fash biz keeps you moving forward?

GC: It's our dream. Our way of making people feel good ... When you can be part of that fantasy, you feel like you are writing a book. It's exciting!

W: In 2008, you designed a doll for charity auction to benefit War Child.any more projects like this on the horizon?

GC: We do different things and would love to someday set up our own [independent] charity organization. We'll have a dress in the Heart & Truth runway show [a special Fashion Week event that raises awareness about the risk of heart disease and stroke for women] and we are participating in the breast cancer event sponsored by Cashmere.

W: Lastly, what is the scoop on Greta Constantine? Anything personal or professional going on that's got you excited?

GC: It was a real tipping point for us last Friday. [The show] reviews have been nothing but great! Definitely a good feeling to get other people's opinions.

Other than that, que sera sera. The future is not ours to see is our motto. Every day is different and you never know who will call or email ... We've been asked to design for a few different [film] projects and we are just thrilled with our future prospects!

Kirk, a stylist by trade based in Milan, Italy, has worked for international designers such as Dsquared2 and Neil Barrett. He's also a guest teacher at the renowned INSTITUTO MARANGONI in Milan.

Stephen began his career as a costume designer in Toronto for Susan Dicks & Co. and has made clothing for several films such as The Last Day Of Disco, American Psycho, Glitter, Chicago and Hairspray.

Sara Graham, Fashion Forward
		About the author:
		When Malcolm Gladwell talks about “connectors,” he’s talking about Sara Graham. This gal-about-town made her mark spending five years in (and out) of publishing as Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s top teen magazines Vervegirl and FUEL. During the out part she created, designed and managed all aspects of Sister Underwear – a collection that was not only embraced by the Canadian fashion network of buyers, media and the public, but enjoyed repeat orders from boutiques located in the U.S. Although no longer deep in the publishing or fashion trenches, Sara remains curious and connected via her insatiable appetite for culture and travel. Sara also continues to produce fashion shoots through Project, her brand management company.