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\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCardi B attends the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on Jan. 27, 2018 in New York City. <\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff Kravitz\/FilmMagic<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
So what was your inspiration for designing Cardi’s pieces?<\/strong><\/p>\n
She asked for a memorable red carpet moment, and I was delighted to fulfill her wish by designing a big fashionable statement gown. I was inspired by her outspoken, comedian-by-heart character. She has a sense for fashion and is not afraid to experiment, and her fierce personality and self-confidence are definitely her fortes.<\/p>\n
Do you have a favorite piece that she’ll be wearing?<\/strong><\/p>\n
This is like asking a parent “Who’s your favorite child?” Each piece is different and beautiful in its own way, whether it be a simple, feminine, body-hugging silhouette or a voluminous structure.<\/p>\n
Totally understand! We imagine as a designer you feel connected to each piece in some way or another. How long did design and then construction of the pieces take from start to finish?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The main dress took approximately two to three weeks, a total of 150 hours, and six main couture seamstresses working on it.<\/p>\n
Wow! So is there anything different about your creative process working with an artist like Cardi vs. other artists you design special pieces for?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Our esthetic is couture with a modern twist, and Cardi B definitely has the edge and personality to wear such avant-garde designs, which we kept in mind.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCardi B attends the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28, 2018 in New York City.<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKevin Mazur\/Getty Images for NARAS<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Is there anything particularly special about any of Cardi’s pieces that you’re excited about?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Each piece is very different and portrays the different sides of a woman: the bold, the sensual and the dramatic. I guess you can say that all of them are special because together, they make up the main components of a woman’s essence.<\/p>\n
What do you think Cardi will bring to your designs?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I’m happy that she and Kollin approached me and chose to wear my designs, and I definitely think that she will bring a certain sense of originality and character to each piece.<\/p>\n
Is there anything you like about designing pieces for an event like the Grammys specifically?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Grammy red carpet allows more room to be creative and theatrical and dramatic and to really make a fashion statement.<\/p>\n
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