Knowing who you are and how you feel is clearly portrayed in
one’s fashion choices. Designers exist
to feed the world with their love of creation.
This article series is being written to allow you a sneak peek into the
lives of some of designers that are part of the 2012 Phoenix Fashion Week. The interviews comprise of candid discussions
and questions asked of the designers and my interpretation of their
answers. The write-up will be a summary
of the conversation.
ENVY by Khanh began his journey into fashion because he
wanted to see his sketches come to life.
This was his dream and his family and friends have encouraged him along
the way. Khanh has always loved to draw
and he majored in drawing and painting in school at ASU. He embodies the vision of a true fashion
designer in that he really designs the clothes and allows others the
opportunity to actually bring them to fruition and make the clothes he had
sketched. He realizes where his gift and
talents are and through that has aligned with expert seamstresses and tailors
that he trusts to make the creations from his ideas and drawings. Even though he does not sew his designs
himself, he learned the key elements to help him design better in addition he
developed a strong understanding of placement and accessorizing which helps in
finishing the creations.
ENVY by Khanh is known for the geometric look and asymmetry
in many of his designs. Khanh has a
specific method he uses to balance his designs especially as it relates to
colors. If the designs are complicated
and bold, then he uses dark colors and usually no more than one color. If the designs are simple then more colors
and contrasting colors are used as the focal point. ENVY by Khanh uses high quality fabric that
is comfortable and has a higher price point.
His specific fabric content blend is 60% polyester and 40% cotton which
allows his designs to be elegant and all machine washable and even
wrinkle-free. Khanh is working to make
the apparel easier to care for and a staple for every woman to have. 
ENVY by Khanh wants to convey the message through the
clothing line that women should have and be bold, elegant and sophisticated and
they should stand out when clothed with his designs. They should feel comfortable with the
flexible and tailored designs to have a figure flattering feeling with the form
fitting clothing that makes them feel good about themselves. In the future ENVY is planning to develop a
men’s clothing line. Khanh plans to
distribute worldwide and also in small boutiques. There are many more exciting ideas and
concepts that will be introduced by ENVY in 2013 and beyond. As we enter Phoenix Fashion Week 2012, Khanh
plans to be explosive on the runway and make everyone ENVY!!!Website: http://www.envybykhanh.com/
Twitter: @ENVYbyKhanh
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