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Angie Mornington talks Fashion with Indyra Seigo!
For anyone that missed the Fabulous Fashion interview on Monday 6th April, you can see it here . I was fortunate enough to be amongst the studio audience and felt this interview was delightful and a very enriching experience.
First I’d like to say, Angie Mornington is nothing short of fabulous and is very insightful within the SL fashion world! She interviews the most talented creators that we all know (or will know) and love!
Now for our talented designer, Indyra! After watching this television segment, I noted Indyra’s sophisticated yet personable and upbeat nature. Her keen fashion sense coupled with her ambition for success was the perfect match for the evolutionary SL fashion world. Indyra’s RL educational background (Digital Design artist, and natural-media painter) fused with her musical and cultural influences provides a well-rounded key player within the industry!
She talked about her real-life inspirations along with her SLcollection types, clientele that she serves, texture design process (tediously working with her very own hand-made textures), and gave us a peek at her latest creations. OH! Wait!! And let’s not forget the interesting tid bit about Jenna Jameson (YES, you know who she is)!
Now, moving right along…
The first of the 5 designs featured on the show:
Couture Collection: Dreamscape I
What’s white and gold and chic all over? Dreamscape I! One of the two series gown. The gown was designed based on Egyptian culture with a modern twist. Even though the design is reminiscent of ancient Egypt, it has a modern edge to it, with jewels attached to the dress. This piece has a regal and guilded look.
Stylecard – Model:- SerinaJane Loon wearing Dreamscape I
(The following pieces below are all available in many different color combinations!!)
Couture Collection: Valentina: Pinkberry
The Valentina is a wonderfully embellished dress with magnificent detail. It has a sheer overlay over the solid print of the Marilyn Monroe effect skirt. The sweetheart neckline emphasises the chest with the details on the bodice duplicating on the back.
Stylecard – Model:- Nemi McCoy wearing Valentina: Pinkberry
L’Ardent: Persimmon & Gold
Stay a step ahead in this one of a kind, fun mini dress. Originally the dress was planned to be released nearer to Valentines and was originally meant to designed as a long dress. Perfect for a special event . All dresses released are always accompanied with a shoe ( Flirt 24 carot). Very Mardi gras, vibrant and colourful. Extremely flirtatious. All textures are completely hand drawn and are unique to her creativity.
C’est Facile: Rasberry
This is a cute , sassy outfit and was designed for springtime attire. Accompanied with puff sleeves / sheer overlay and a ruffled prim collar. Tweed Bell Pant Legs, subtle pin stripes and patent high waisted belt. A perfect outfit for shopping.
Stylecard – Model:- Persephone Paine wearing C’est Facile: Rasberry
Last but not least the soon to be released spring ensemble ‘La Capitaine’.
Indyra Original’s LATEST teaser
This has to be Indyras favourite outfit that she has ever designed to date. This is a sneak peak of her spring/summer collection . The theme is french military inspired. Lots of garments that have a military feel but are super femme. She wanted to put a splash of french on this piece while staying modern (and also stay with a theme). Once again, all hand drawn textures and once again super flirty, suiting any skin tone which makes a perfect addition to any fashionista’s wardrobe!
Stylecard – Model: Accountant Adzebills wearing NEW Release La Capitaine in red
Stop by Indyra’s to satisfy all of your fashionista needs and check out all of the featured releases with many more coming soon!
Written by Cami Bamboo
Photography by Harmonica Aabye
Meet The Designer – Indyra Seigo
It’s Saturday morning and Im sitting patiently for my long awaited interview with Indyra Seigo from Indyra Originals. I anxiously flit through my notes, ensuring that I am fully prepped. I am not quite sure what to expect from this ‘mysterious lady’. I already have a personal perception and even though she is my boss, I can truthfully say, I know very little about her, apart from that she makes fabulous clothes.
She IM’s me, prompting for an early start, so I TP her to the Namaste Isle Model Troupe Apartment, that she kindly erected for her staff, to chill and entertain friends if we so wanted. She arrives, dressed in her newest creation ‘La Capitaine’
Stylecard - La Capitaine NEW RELEASE
Its clear from the start of the interview that Indy’s time is precious, juggling real life family engagements with secondlife commitments. So we commence with fairly generic questions, both of us sprawlled out on the couches happily and comfortably chatting away.
JC:- You started SL in June 2006, When did you start creating clothes ?
IS :- July 2006, one month after being born. It was my intention from the start to design clothes. I have a design background in real life, though my history is with canvas painting, drawing pin up girls mainly ( she laughs ) . I started on a small parcel of land with only 1000 prim allocation filled with predominately clubwear and lingerie.
JC:- Your designs are so varied , what is your design philsophy?
IS : I like to think I design whatever moves me that day. I like everything. I know SL shoppers are up for just about anything. I keep up with RL and SL fashion trends and try to reach the widest demographic. I am not a niche market designer, that is intentional. I like to do what suits most, but most of all keep it real.
JC:- What rl inspirations influence your work ?
IS : First and foremost, my genelogy and my family background.
Editor’s note – At this point in the interview, Indy talks fondly of her family and in particular both her grandmothers who died of cancer. Namaste Isle, Indy’s SL Main Store location, was erected in April 2008 and dedicated in memory to her grandmother who died of cancer in February of that year. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Namaste is based on her home town. With its french colonial architecture and its downtown blues style. She talks affectionately about the store being inspired by her grandmothers closet and refers to her matriarch as ‘a classy and fierce accessorizer and goes on to say, ‘she was amazing and that is why Namaste oozes with casual elegance’
JC:-What designers have inspired you within the SL community ?
IS : My general rule of thumb is to stay out of people’s stores so that I don’t become influenced, even subconsiously. There are some amazing designers in SL. Many of these individuals are highlighted in my picks and are listed for their work ethic, their consistency and their personal drive for success. All of them have lent me a hand in someway shape or form – and i really appreciate the support.
Alyssa Bijoux: Alyssa Bijoux
Aradhana Voight: Mashooka Designs
Ashoka Eales: Phoenix Rising
Asri Falcone: Asri Falcone Originals
Bax Coen: Bax Boots
Colleen Desmoulins: Loft
Corina Clavenham:Blush69
Chill3 Mills: Latex Station
Dani Knelstrom: Danika Design
Devon Dinzeo: Dinzeo Designs
Fenom Gasparini & Sweet: The Sweetest Sin
Frolic Mills: BOSL
Hasuko Kuramoto: Midnight Lotus
Isabella Gandini: Vendetta
Istephanija Munro: Sintimacy
Ivey Deschanel: Snatch
Maxwell Graf: Rustica
Moanasyrene Boucher: MB-Designs
Melanie Zhao: Zhao Shoes
So Lambert: Subscribe-O-Matic
Nardya Rousselot: Nardcotix
Nikita Lightfoot: Naughty ~n~ Nice
Nyla Cheeky: House of Nyla
Promise Day: Scandalust Designs
Sensual Casanova: Sensual Designs
Thiuscy Cioc: Arsnova
Vasgez & VictoriaV McMillan: VictoriaV
Zaara Kohime: Zaara
JC:-Compared to many designers, we hardly ever see IO on the runway , why is that ?
IS:- Honestly, in the past, I just didn’t have the time, but this is good that we are talking about this. As you know we recently restructured the staff, so in the future, we can incorporate our model troupe in shows at Namaste. The new model manager, whoever that will be, will be organising shows more often.
To me, its all about balance. I do shows, but usually with venues of which im a partner in-ie have a shop on site. I work a lot with shows for charity. I’m an avid supporter of Relay For Life. I will be releasing a dress in the forthcoming months and all proceeds will go to RFL indefinitely.
Stylecard - Rampage
IS:-All I can tell you is that I keep my fingers on the pulse of sl fashion, and try my hardest to provide what the people want. Originality is a must. That is why I design all my own clothes and everything is 100% hand-drawn. I find it disappointing the amount of clothing prefabs that can be found on xstreet.
JC:- Talking about your staff, you have a dedicated model troupe, many of whom have been with you for nearly a year now. What do you think it takes to become an Indy Model ?
IS:-Indy girls need to be confident, reliant, a little headstrong and self motivated. Everyone needs to be able to run the show if Adzy ( Indyra CMO ) or I am not available. Everyone knows my expectations. I trust all of them to represent me. They all have fashion savvy and all have good connections within the SL fashion community. Many of our girls have developed their own businesses in SL, from clothing, to photography and styling. They are not only models. but professional people in their own right.
I did plan to increase the model troupe at the beginning of the year, but then realised we have everything we need in the team we have.
Stylecard - VIDA
Editors note, I am now conscious that Indyra has been sitting with me chatting for almost an hour and a half. She speaks freely and is laid back and down to earth in her general approach. I stress my concern about time. She reconfirms she is more than happy chatting to me, as I ask her the last question of the morning …..
JC:- So what new collections can we expect to see from you in the next couple of months ?
IS:-Well, I’m holding back on releasing right now because I’m creating a new spring/summer collection. I may trickle a couple of the pieces, but I will release monthly. I will definitely release ‘La Capitaine’ as a teaser to the new collection.
As I wrap up the interview, I must say how much I enjoyed myself. I feel privileged that Indy felt comfortable enough to share some personal details with me regarding her family life. More importantly my whole perception of her as an individual has changed. Sometimes, it only takes a small indepth conversation with someone to change your complete opinion of a person. As Indy TPed out to manage her rl, I stayed and reflected on the interview.
In short, Indyra Seigo, a fun loving, family orientated gal with headstrong characteristics and an eye for fashion. A style icon who is extremely relaxed and comfortable in her own skin.
“Fabulous Fashion with Angie Mornington” staring …..
……….. Indyra Seigo !
“Fabulous Fashion” is a virtual Television show airing weekly on SLCN.TV. Each week Angie features one designer in a casual one on one interview, to discuss their clothing line, and what it takes to be a designer in SL.
On Monday 6th April at 6pm SLT, Indyra Seigo, will be in the hot seat for this LIVE fashion extravaganza at SCLN.TV
“Fabulous Fashion” is filmed by SLCN.TV on Mondays at 6:00pm . The interview will last approximately 10 mins with an extended segment featuring Indy’s new releases.
“Fabulous Fashion” is filmed at SLCN’s Northpoint studios. It is broadcast live through the web at www.SLCN.TV, seen inworld on TV screens, and as a vodcast on iTunes.
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