MFA 2008 FASHION SHOW - BEST FEMALE LABEL

Tonight is your final chance to see the MODA models gracing the catwalk in support of MFA 2008.

Starting at 9PM the models will be showing the creations of designers in the Best Female Label category.

Join us again at the Break of Dawn for the official MFA 2008 Catwalk Showcase - hosted by MODA Fashion

BEST FEMALE FASHION LABEL NOMINEES

- Kitty Box 9:00 PM
- Serene Sensations 9:30 PM
- Vanity Affaire 10:00 PM

Click here for a Landmark 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM




See you there!

Pearl <3

Tonight's MFA Fashion Show - Best New Fashion Label

Join us at Break of Dawn!

The official MFA 2008 Catwalk Showcase - hosted by MODA Fashion

BEST NEW FASHION LABEL NOMINEES

- KA Designs 8:00 PM
- Urban Trash 8:30 PM
- SWS Design 9:00 PM
- Clio Pret-a-Porter 9:30 PM
- Formal Affair 10:00 PM

Click here for a Landmark 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

See you there!

Pearl <3

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Female Fashion Label" - Vanity Affaire

Designer: Ziamela Loon - Born 3/2/2007

Boutique: Vanity Affaire at Lusca (45, 93, 73)

".....I design what I feel at the moment, so some outfits are elegant, others funny, others extravagant."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
ZL: My SL life started about one year ago. I was curious...but I'm still here!



PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
ZL: I began designing in October 2007

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
ZL: I was a ballroom dancer, I was very poor and I needed some beautiful outfits to do that job, but I didn't want freebies....I thought everybody would know that I was wearing a freebie.

So I started to design for myself. When I had 10 outfits I organized a fashion show and here you are .... Ziamela is now a fashion designer!



PF: How would you describe your style?
ZL: I don't have a style, I design what I feel at the moment, so some outfits are elegant, others funny, others extravagant.

PF: When SL residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
ZL: I hope they feel good with themselves, lovely, a person to love


PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
ZL: I love my latest outfit, it's called "Black Spider" and is very particular with an extravagant hat, mostly made of tulle, and has glitter pants.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
ZL: Try, try, try, step by step and your designs will become more better time by time.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
ZL: Nothing. It is right to live SL step by step.....to grow up.


PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world?
ZL: I just design what I feel. I have many friends, but no much time for them, but I think they love me too. If someone needs help, I try to help him, if is possible. I really love this game...oops, this life!

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently living?
ZL: I live in Italy, I come from Rome, and I adore my city!

MFA Nominee 2008 "Best Female Fashion Label" - Kitty Box

Designer: BrokenSunshine Paperdoll - Born 1/29/2006

Boutique: Kitty Box at Klapheck (124, 204, 30)

"I personally, don't have a certain style. I'm just a big fan of fashion and I wear lots of different "styles" and also mismatch some things together."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
BP: I joined Secondlife in November of 2005 after seeing a story on the world on my local news channel. I've been addicted ever since.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
BP: I started learning how to make clothing a little over a year ago, a big thanks to Ares, the co-owner of Red Ruin, he taught me most of what I know. And then I begun to watch online tutorials and pretty much taught myself how to use Photoshop. And I knew I always wanted to be a big popular designer in SL, and I hope to achieve that goal someday.

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
BP: I wanted to be somebody in Secondlife, and a name people recognized. I also wanted to provide a different genre of clothing to the game like nothing anyone's seen before.


PF: How would you describe your style?
BP: I personally, don't have a certain style. I'm just a big fan of fashion and I wear lots of different "styles" and also mismatch some things together. You can usually find me in some ripped up mismatched socks, with big black boots, a short mini skirt or ripped up jeans, and a plain tank top. With lots of belts and jewelry, of course!

PF: When SL residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
BP: I want them to feel like themselves. And I want them to go strut their hot stuff everywhere, because Kitty Box clothing is super hot! I like to give people variety to their wardrobe, and I think Kitty Box is the perfect place to find that.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
BP: Recently I have done a project with the owners of Catnip, and Virus Co. We made a really awesome ensemble called "Pepto Punk". The outfit comes with the clothing I made of a black and pink stripped tank top with a skull on the front and a optional fishnet top. And you can either wear the black and pink skirt or the super cute ripped up jeans. I also made the Pepto Punk Skins which I think it just the best ever, it has really pretty pink eye make up and stars on the cheeks. Catnip and Virus made some really great prim items to go along with the Pepto Punk Skins and Outfit, like belts, boots, piercings, arm bracers, leg warmers, and more. Be sure to go check it out! We all worked really hard on it.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
BP: Not to give up. There were so many times I thought I wouldn't be able to last, and I almost quit, but I am so glad I didn't, because being a designer in SL is so much fun, and when you are out and about and see someone wearing your designs it's the most exciting feeling, and it makes it all worth it.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
BP: Everything that I know now.

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world?
BP: BrokenSunshine Paperdoll as a fashion designer in SL, is very caring to her customers, loves to hear how her work has made people happy and even inspired some. I am very busy everyday creating new content for the SL world, and putting new items on the shelf is very exciting. I make all my clothes in PS7, and all of them are hand drawn. I do not believe in photosourcing or stealing other peoples textures to make clothing. I make it all myself, all my own textures. I usually spend about anywhere from 4-24 hours on a single outfit. And I have a blast doing it!


PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently living?
BP: I am PST, California.

MFA 2008 Fashion Show - Schedule for April 23rd

Join us at Break of Dawn!

The official MFA 2008 Catwalk Showcase - hosted by MODA Fashion

BEST MALE FASHION LABEL

8:00 pm Sartoria Italiana

8:30 pm Styles of Edo

BEST GOTH FASHION LABEL

9:00 pm House of Rfyre

9:30 pm Silent Sparrow.



Click here for a Landmark 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

See you there! Please leave heavy prim attachments and scripts at home...

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best New Fashion Label" - Clio Pret-a-Porter

Designer: Clio Cardiff - Born 02/01/2007

Boutique: Clio Pret-a-Porter at Capelli Estates (41,172,25)

"I also care a lot for colors, they take nearly as much time as the designing itself! So I hope that can be seen as a 'signature mark' for my creations, too....well-thought-out colors."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
CC: I joined SL back in January 2007:) At that time I knew NOTHING of it, I was only told it was a cool kind of chat where you can move around with an avatar and talk to people that way... so I just joined to check it out :)

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
CC: I uploaded my very first items (mainly tops) in February 2007. It was very little after my start, I still had no clue how businesses worked in SL, and I was only trying to have something to wear different from the freebies everyone had, and not too expensive. Then shortly after, I thought having a store would have been a nice idea. I only started being a bit more serious (ie: trying to design clothes with hand-drawn nice details and shadings) much later, about August/September 2007.


PF: What prompted you to start designing?
CC: Well, I have to thank a friend of mine, who allowed me, back in February/March 2007, to have a little shop on a portion of his land. If he didn't give me the opportunity, I would have probably kept designing for myself as a hobby, and nothing more. As time went by, selling very little in my tiny shop, I learned a bit more about designing, until I moved out and started renting. I could do it all only thanks to my customers. I always had the best people around me, complimenting, smiling.... that's definitely a VERY efficient 'fuel' for a designer!

PF: How would you describe your style?
CC: I hardly had a style of my own until the most recent times. I have always pushed myself wherever I thought there could be some kind of 'learning new designing tricks' for me. Nowadays I see my creations often getting a bit of retro style. Some delicate elegance, always keeping the item classy, even for my casual. I also care a lot for colors, they take nearly as much time as the designing itself! So I hope that can be seen as a 'signature mark' for my creations, too....well-thought-out colors.

PF: When Second Life residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
CC: Well, anything they see as a good feeling/sensation would certainly be nice. When I see them myself, I think they are aristocratic clothes, something elegant but not TOO heavily pompous. Something you can wear to feel comfortable and turn heads at the same time.


PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
CC: The very latest, as I am writing is a set of gowns. A design that comes with 2 different skirts, with the option to choose between large and tight fit. It is all hand painted, again with a lot of experimenting on shadings - to nicely draw the curves of the feminine body underneath the cloth...see the Angelica gowns picture.

Before this set, I released a line of 4 different outfits. It has 2 different formal gowns, plus a cocktail dress and a 'classy-casual' pants outfit. The 4 items all come from the same 'major pattern' of silky folds... took me quite some time to draw them all and make them match around the waist and on the sides....see Karol Line picture. Hopefully it came out good.

And lately, I have been reviewing some of my old items, because they will always be in my heart, and I want people to keep enjoying them now, as they were enjoyed in the past....see the revised Magnete, Evelyn and Natasha pictures.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
CC: Ehm... *coughs* "/me can still define herself an up and coming designer... lol". But well, let's say that after over 1 year of uploading, I can almost place myself a tiny step ahead of those who are now starting.

When I was just starting my designing, I used to work as a sales rep in a formals &s ilks boutique. The designer there was always very supportive towards me, gave me little advice, and always kept saying: "Don't expect to start making much money/being a big name in less than a year and a half or so". I knew back then that she was not wrong.

I was shocked when I found out some people have such successful SL businesses that they can actually pay for their RL with them. Now I am almost there, almost 1 year and a half of 'designing' (although less than a year of serious business, and of "Clio -pret a porter-" as a brand), and I will never be able to thank her enough for that advice back then. It saved me a lot of pain in maybe wondering 'why am I growing so slow?'


I know a few people who want to start, and who see me as 'the big designer' and as the one to ask for advice. And I have always passed on to them the message "1 year and a half at least"... it's always better being surprised by how fast it happens, than feeling frustrated by how slow it goes on.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
CC: I am not too sure there's anything I regret not knowing. I knew absolutely nothing and I have learned it all by trying and looking around. It was a great way to learn, cause I am pretty sure I won't be making the same mistakes. But maybe having designing skills would have helped... would have saved me loads of uploads and would have taken me close to the point of 'making quality items'.


PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world?
CC: Haha, first of all, never be afraid to say Hi! I remember when I was a noob, I was totally scared and embarrassed when I had the chance to talk to a designer, cause I thought 'wow, HIM/HER in PERSON! Now I am not one of those names people recognize as much... I am surprised myself when people tell me 'wow, you're the owner of Clio'!

But, as a general tip, I feel like saying - "always remember that designers are residents as you are. We're not gods, and if we have time, we enjoy a chat with our customers... also if it's about complaints!" Then, well, let's say I am not one of those who uses SL only for business (not yet, at least, phew!). I have my friends, I like to spend time with them, I like to go out dancing.... and I think SL should never lose this side of its potential.

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently living?
CC: I am in Italy.

MFA 2008 Fashion Show - Schedule for April 22nd

Join us at Break of Dawn!

The official MFA 2008 Catwalk Showcase - hosted by MODA Fashion

BEST GOTHIC FASHION LABEL NOMINEES

- House of Rfyre 8:00 PM
- Silent Sparrow 9:30 PM

Click here for a Landmark 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best New Fashion Label" Urban Trash

Designer: Celeron Voom - Born 05-03-2007

Boutique: Urban Trash at Auriga (246,147,67)

"I don't want to design like a designer, I want to design like an artist"

PF: When and why did you join SL?
CV: I have no idea, to tell you the truth. I joined SL many many months after my profile [setup]. The first time I played, I was bored and hated camping (10L$ in 30 minutes isn't pay!). The second time I came on, I met one friend after another that built me to what I am today.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
CV: I started back in August 2007, with my first collection, that one was just for fun though.

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
CV: It was on one of my friend's advice * you know who you are *. They asked me what I do in real life. I told them I was a student in fashion ....and they slapped me on the back of my head and said "Um, there is your SL job"


PF: How would you describe your style?
CV: Out of the box, crazy, rebellious. Oh, you mean fashion..... not me, lol ...neko wear.

PF: When SL residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
CV: I want them to feel like they stand out in a crowd. I don't want to design like a designer, I want to design like an artist. And as an artist, my first will never be like my last.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
CV: I made a free outfit that anyone can pick up. I promote pro-peace and I expressed that in the outfit. I'm tired of seeing people harmed in the world, just for living. It's not much.... but I hope to pass at least a small message to the people of SL.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
CV: Never give up no matter what anyone says. If you like your clothes, then that's all you need.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
CV: I don't know......I have the best friends for support in all SL * Casey , Faide , Tina, Myla, Snickers, Skyler, Domineck, Fun, Kagome, Margie, Migon, Phreddy, Really, Topher, Sage, Sabastine, Marisca, Loom, Hound, Fio, Racker, Lavela, Kenzo, Rosie, Dohran, Diana, Badseed*.... I love all of you guys/ladies.

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world?
CV: Go to http://www.mermaiddiaries.com/2007/03/day-181-creating-clothes-with-gimp.html - she is the queen and call me for tips, I will try and help ya!


PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently?
CV: Atlantic [Time Zone]

The best of luck Celeron!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Male Fashion Label" - Styles of Edo

Designer: Edo Tone - Born 12/15/2006
Boutique: Styles of Edo at Tyche (183, 127, 50)

"Classy and Elegant Formal Men's Clothes"

PF: When and why did you join SL?
ET: 15th.December.2006. I saw an article about SL in a magazine which made me curious.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
ET: About 1 year

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
ET: I began trading real estate in SL, but it was not fulfilling so I started to design clothes. I decided to design exclusively for men because there were few good options for men. I have a background in graphic design and oil painting and art, and am connected to fashion in real life, so it was a logical next step.


PF: How would you describe your style?
ET: Classy and Elegant Formal Men's Clothes

PF: When SL Residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
ET: I want them to feel satisfied wearing sophisticated men's formal wear and I hope that they will receive compliments from others on their excellent clothing and great style.


PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
ET: I just finished and introduced an elegant Tailcoat with flexi tails based upon the international formal clothes rules of real life. I decided to keep it very simple and so did not include pants with side lines. The tailcoat has a waist-length jacket and crisp white shirt, bow tie and vest.

PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
ET: SL business is not easy for us. Successful designers and business owners work very hard in SL.


PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
ET: I learned that there are significant differences in taste in fashion and color based upon each avatar's country of origin and region.

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world?
ET: I create straightforward, top quality, men’s formal wear for the sophisticated SL man. I cater to the needs of the increasing population of adult men in SL for business and pleasure. I try to make natural, well-styled clothes while staying away from the gimmicks and trends that might go in and out of fashion, or that you might not actually see in real life such as heavily wrinkled textures on formal wear. So, my clothes are high quality and understated, not showy. I am inspired by the finely tailored work of Aquascutum; fashions that endure and are worn for a long time because of their classy and clean styling.

PF: Where in the RL universe are you currently?
ET: Yokohama, Japan

Good Luck Edo!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Male Fashion Label" - Sidewalk Clothing

Designer: Rhyph Somme - Born 12/02/2005

Boutique: Sidewalk Clothing at Isle of Tharen (34, 225, 33)

"My style is ...... quiet, laid back and somewhat low key, grungy, cool and dark feeling."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
RS: I originally joined Second Life at some point in 2004, tried it out, wasn't really sure what to make of it at the time. I re-joined in Dec. 2005 to give it another go as a particular massive multiplayer online (MMO) game I used to play had been horribly broken and didn't see anything else that really interested me at the time.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
RS: I started designing during my first week

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
RS: I felt that it was a natural fit to my abilities as I was looking for something that I could do as a contribution of my own work to the Second Life Community. At the time there were hardly any real men's clothing places, so it just seemed like the right path to choose.

PF: How would you describe your style?
RS: My style is more or less best defined as, quiet, laid back and somewhat low key, grungy, cool and dark feeling.


PF: When people wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
RS: That same as what I feel my style represents.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
RS: I have actually been a little stagnant on some of my newest design work, something called real life knocked on my door a few months ago. However, after about a 4 month designing hiatus, I did turn out some of my first long-sleeved, v-necks.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
RS: Patience and a [drawing] tablet are a must in my opinion for clothing work.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
RS: I had started out without a drawing tablet, and then someone told me to get one, what a difference it makes.

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world
RS: Stay unique and be good to one another!

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently living ?
RS: Eastern US

Best of Luck Rhyph!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Goth Fashion Label" - House of RFyre

Designer: Raven Pennyfeather - Born 9/10/2004

Boutique: House of RFyre at Isle of RFyre (98,174,23)

"My style is archaic, eclectic, romantic ...... I have an attraction to a darker aesthetic that contains a measure of the mysterious."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
RP: I originally joined SL as I was deeply fascinated by the concept of virtual worlds. I came here first to just explore and quickly discovered this medium to be a means for creative expression. In addition, I crossed paths with many who shared the same desire to create and have been hooked ever since.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
RP: I began designing not long after joining SL, completing my very first piece which was an Elizabethan gown in November of 2004.

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
RP: In my early days here, I immediately discovered that one had the ability to create content within SL and was greatly inspired by some of the work I was seeing. This proved to be a catalyst along with crossing paths with other creatives, a few in particular who went out of their way to aid me in finding the necessary resources to realize my visions.


PF: How would you describe your style?
RP: My style is archaic, eclectic, romantic and never fits neatly into any one camp. I have an attraction to a darker aesthetic that contains a measure of the mysterious.

PF: When SL Residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
RP: My sincerest wish is that they feel part of the mystery and dreams I attempt to weave here: elegant and empowered.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
RP: The latest is a series of work entitled Durante which is a Medieval personal name derived from the Latin verb - durare - to last or endure. This collection will contain three possibly four color variants for both men and women. The focus here, is on the Trench Jacket motif along with several mix and match items to give the wearer flexibility in creating their own unique style. This concept of providing value and multiple options for our customers has come to be apart of RFyre Design ideal.


PF: What advice would you give an up and coming SL designer?
RP: An artist 'observes' and then distills those influences into their own vision. The stronger one is in their craft (i.e. Photoshop) the better able they will be to provide the quality work they desire. It takes alot of practice and even more perseverance. The greatest competition should always be oneself.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
RP: The accelerated pace of change within SL.

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world
RP: I hope the answers given above will give a good indication of who I am in this world both as an individual and as an artist :)


PF: Where in the RL universe are you currently living?
RP: East Coast, US

Good luck Raven!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Goth Fashion Label" - Silent Sparrow

Designer: Hyasynth Tiramisu - Born 25/7/2005

Boutique: Silent Sparrow at Silent Sparrow (208,89,21)

"Gothic mixed with period costuming with a little dash of fantasy for good measure."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
HT: I was bored with having to kill things and complete tasks in traditional online games. Also I saw an article somewhere about an author I adore doing a reading/signing here. ("Someone Comes to Town , Someone Leaves Town" by Cory Doctorow, an excellent read.)

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
HT: Two and a half years...I attempted to make clothes my first week ;)

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
HT: At the time, the clothing I wanted to wear didn't exist yet! And being a traditional artist in the fleshy world it was a natural decision to take a stab at making my own.

PF: How would you describe your style?
HT: Gothic mixed with period costuming with a little dash of fantasy for good measure.

PF: When SL Residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
HT: Not naked? Seriously: elegant yet sexy...I want them to be the girl with just a glimpse of flesh exposed who makes their paramour's hearts melt...or the refined gent who commands respect but has that lovely edge of mysteriousness. Mostly though, I want my work to bring them a little bit of happiness.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
HT: My latest designs concentrate on developing the aesthetic that I've always had, one that focuses on the interaction between fabric, form, and mythos. Karasu, for example, references the crow in the fabric, as well as in the name of the shirt. Birds are a repetitive motive in my work actually ;)

PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
HT: If you don't truly love designing don't make it your SL "job". Like anything in life, do it because you enjoy it. Not for the money. Things will fall into place accordingly.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
HT: That it is possible to be an artist and not starve!

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you currently living?
HT: US Central

Best of luck Hyasynth!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Furry Label" - Neko Gear

Designer: Darklour Watanabe - Born 5/28/2007

Boutique: Neko Gear at Toreadoll (59,202,70)

"I just saw a need for more nice, sexy and stylish Neko items..... I was like....why do Nekos always have to be dirty and grungy..."

PF: When and why did you join SL?
DW: Since 5/28/2007, if I remember right I saw it on the news and thought I'd check it out. Three days into it I was trying to make shirts and houses and such things and loved meeting new people....so I stayed.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
DW: Since 5/28/2007 as Darklour Watanabe

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
DW: I just saw a need for more nice, sexy and stylish Neko items, so started making them. Everything Neko seemed so dirty grungy and I was like....why do Nekos always have to be dirty and grungy - mind you, not all are - but it seemed like that's the majority of items being made for Nekos.

PF: When SL Residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
DW: I believe that people make clothes look good and that clothes and accessories accent the person. So I want them [SL Residents] to feel as they truly are....beautiful, sexy and stylish.

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
DW: My latest designs have been for charities like Relay for Life in SL. It is fun to make something where the money goes to help a good cause.


PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
DW: Stick with it...believe in yourself...don't let anyone stop you.

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
DW: Hmmm...how to design better!

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer that you would like to share with the SL world
DW: I design for you, the client, because I love to see happy people. I always want you, the client, to be happy with what you buy. So I leave my items mostly, modify and transfer, in case there's any problems, then I can exchange.

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you living?.
DW: Central, US

Good Luck Darklour!

MFA 2008 Nominee "Best Furry Label" - Ravenwear

Designer: Raven Lament - Born 4/4/2004

Boutique: Ravenwear at Ravens Requiem (139, 84, 308)

"Second Life is being able to have freedom to express who you are and I am a supporter of that 100%!"

PF: When and why did you join SL?
RL: In April 2004. I was a beta tester for There, it was OK but I wanted something with some creative freedom so I was lucky enough to find SL.

PF: How long have you been designing in SL?
RL: Since I first joined :D

PF: What prompted you to start designing?
RL: I am an artist and photography real life and I love creativity.

PF: How would you describe your style?
RL: Well, I really go through Phases - I would consider myself punk, alternative, goth, with a bit of urban mixed in. PF: When SL residents wear your clothes, how/what do you want them to feel?
RL: Empowered....as I feel it is very important for you to use your clothing as an outside representation of all that is within. When you wear something I want it to make you feel strong like you are ready to face the world! Individuality is very important to me and it is why I find it so hard to categorize what I make. I really like eclectic fashion that expresses who you are. I love mixing styles that wouldn't usually go together to make something unique!

PF: Tell us about your latest designs?
RL: I have actually been on a bit of a different trend lately. I find myself making some more of the punk skater girl-ish clothing. My Skoolastic top with sculpt cuffs is one of my favorite tops. It is so versatile and can go with so many items to mix the look up! I am loving the bright spring time colors for a change of pace. You can add capris for a bit more of a classic look or add the camo cargo pants for a more skate punk look. Or even goth it up using the black top with the black capris and the skull accessories I have. But do not fear I will continue to make gothic sexy clothing as well :)

PF: What advice would give an up and coming SL designer?
RL: To stay true to your inspirations and to try not to be discouraged easily. SL is a large community with alot of niches for all styles!

PF: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started?
RL: How to use the templates a bit better and also how to make skins! Back when I first started the skins scared me... remember I started in 2004 ....so if I could have made these skins back then, my old sl pics would have been much prettier!

PF: Please tell us one or two notes about you as a fashion designer you would like to share with the SL world
RL: I started the Fido Boutique in which other designers may make items for a real life charity called the K-9 New Life Center. K-9 rescues dogs of all breeds and places them in loving homes. I plan on doing more events to help raise funds for this cause. My dogs are all rescues and it is an issue very close to my heart. I do love different looks in second life I have a modeling group that we use for live modeling in the store as well as fashion shows. The models have a wide variety of different looks. I love having the neko and furries in the group as it is wonderful to see the fashions on a wide variety of people. Second Life is being able to have the freedom to express who you are and I am a supporter of the 100%.

PF: Where in the great RL universe are you living?
RL: Eastern US

Good luck Raven!