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."
"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!
