Take Flight with Irina Shabayeva

Dimmed lighting, beautiful tea light candles, tasteful cocktails and wine, and white drapery created a light airy and chic atmosphere! And then.....the spotlights hit the runway and the beat of the music hit BAM!

Irina Shabayeva's 2010 Fall collection presentedd by tupperware hit the runway!

Luxurious and soft furs, painted wing designs, over sized chucky knits, and fantasy peasant feathers made this collection absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After attending several shows prior, this show left me inspired and speechless definitely wanting more! The Trendsetter had the opportunity to chat briefly with last seasons Project Runway winner backstage after her breath-taking debut during Mercedes-Benz Fashion week!

TT: What Inspired your collection?
IS: It was all about flight...fantasy, liberation, and freedom. Wearable , but Beautiful and Free!
TT: Where is your line currently being carried?
IS: Well, as of right now no where, but *laughing as she sips her water* I am hoping Saks, Henri Bendel, and Burgdorf's will call soon!
TT: How do you believe Project Runway has impacted your career???
IS: The show definitely opened up many doors
TT: What advise would you give to any aspiring designers?

IS: WORK HARD! And when you don't think you can work any harder, WORK HARDER!
TT: And now that the show is over what do you wanna do???
IS: I wanna take a nap! *laughing* I am so exhausted and I wanna take a nap!

Irina is a gem, she was so down to earth and we really appreciated her taking out a few minutes to chat with us! Before I left we snapped a quick picture I congratulated her and repeatedly told her the collection was soooo stunning! Grade A TRENDSETTER status! I cant wait until September to see the spring collection!

Until Next Time.....

-The Trendsetter