Here is a set from photographer Maleon from Asia who has interesting ways of shooting and takes meticulous effort in placing the elements in his images.

I am inspired to do a shoot in the back of an antique shop with smoky [...]]]> Sometimes I am lucky and come across incredible artists and designs online.

Here is a set from photographer Maleon from Asia who has interesting ways of shooting and takes meticulous effort in placing the elements in his images.

I am inspired to do a shoot in the back of an antique shop with smoky incense and Shanghai girls!

Here are key phrases in Tamara’s interview:

“I’ve always trusted my gut instincts”

value proposition:provides women with the basics and classics that every wardrobe needs, …from day to evening, seven days a week

designs that are timeless and [...]]]> I’ve always loved reading designer profiles sometimes more than the product they create…lessons to be learned.

Here are key phrases in Tamara’s interview:

“I’ve always trusted my gut instincts”

value proposition:provides women with the basics and classics that every wardrobe needs, …from day to evening, seven days a week

designs that are timeless and versatile

restructured management

introduced new blood

success can be attributed to her incredible talent for pulling all the right forces together

seeing beyond the immediate future

knowing where all the money is headed

inspiration for our collections doesn’t necessarily come from a place, an era, or an outfit – I like to call it Zeigist

vision for Jimmy Choo … to fully accessorize the women

finding the right balance is always a struggle

“I see myself as a mother, designer, and business woman” – Tamara

One of the best experiences is working with Mother of London, run by Mildred Von in Los Angeles and doing really amazing work in leather and PVC.

I am looking forward this year of working with her and building a new collection under this brand.

I am constantly in process of developing really interesting textiles to be used on multiple types [...]]]> Product development usually takes a long time. For us, we move pretty fast – our cycles run from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the materials used, if custom textiles are used and other design factors.

I am constantly in process of developing really interesting textiles to be used on multiple types of apparel and fabrics. Here is a set shot I did on stretch lycra for swim wear. It’s a good start for color matching and working on more options for textiles choices. Some of our designs and samples do not make it to final market because we want the best for our audience but we often do limited print collections to show our potential and the amazing work we have to offer.

We will also print on other types of fabrics such as cotton, satin, knit and other materials. Keep watch as we develop new ideas and beautiful images.

Crochet piece hand crocheted by me in Brussels, Belgium summer of 2009 at La Cambre. Skirt also made by me using Japanese pattern making techniques.

Enjoy, this is one of my favorite shoots.

Another behind the scenes look with our shoot with Ryuuzaki Photography before they [...]]]> This Monday, we shot for our new brand NYX in Pigment Cosmetics in San Francisco. We had pieces from our swim and casualwear collections featuring grunge and organic designs. This is one of many new textile and print collections to come.

Another behind the scenes look with our shoot with Ryuuzaki Photography before they move productions to Los Angeles!

Stylist Anat Tal recreates model Bethany Pifer.

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“Urban Samurai” by Nika Tang is a modern collection incorporating the colors and balance of the Japanese samurai and elements that gives a masculine interpretation of feminine pieces. The urban samurai is strong, sophisticated and [...]]]> Urban Samurai has been submitted to the Gen Art’s “Plastics Make it Possible” competition.

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“Urban Samurai” by Nika Tang is a modern collection incorporating the colors and balance of the Japanese samurai and elements that gives a masculine interpretation of feminine pieces. The urban samurai is strong, sophisticated and elegant. Here are two concept pieces that will spring off a more wearable and versatile womenswear collection for Fall 2010, taking on the clean mix of Japanese inspired wool prints, soft, delicate mohair fabric and contours and lines of a modern warrior look.

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Photography by Del Geronimo