#SFW2014 Savannah Fashion Week: Interview with April Johnston

April 30, 2014May 2, 2014 Love, Molly Kate 3426 Views 0 Comments #SFW2014, April Johnston Mangled Courtesan, April Johnston Project Runway, Runway Show Forsyth Park, Savannah, Savannah Fashion Week, Savannah Fashion Week 2014, SFW2014 Runway Show

I totally geeked out when I saw this email appear in my inbox, that April Johnston- who was on Project Runway AND when it was still good- granted my interview request.

Faint.

Squeal.

Get composed- even if it is just for me and in front of my own computer.

April is like… I mean she’s a designers designer. She’s what like, James Dean is for male actors. Totally bad ass.

I'm such a fangirl right now- I totally want to do this hair for a photo shoot — I’m such a fangirl right now- I totally want to do this hair for a photo shoot

And being perfectly honest, for me myself, I’m not sure I could pull off many of her items. I’d like to think that I could but I’m just not sure of it. And I say that with total awe. When her items come down a runway- they are art. And every designers items are art- don’t get me wrong. But while I would wear a dress that reminds me of a Monet or Renoir or Degas- April Johnston’s work is like that of a Salvador Dali. Mesmerizing in it’s own unique beauty.

MIWM: What is your design aesthetic? What inspires you to create?

AJ: My aesthetic tends to draw tension between dark ideas and society today. I like to leave my viewers in a state of thought, hoping that they leave inspired to research my inspirations and themes more. I like to not only create a show, but an experience..

MIWM: If you were to describe your style in two words what would they be?

AJ: Gothic Revival

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MIWM: Do you think fashion should be attainable for all people? Why or why not?

AJ: Yes, fashion is self expression whether it comes from the runways in NYC or Savannah, GA.. it is fashion and everyone has a different idea and style when it comes to fashion. That is why I love what I do..

MIWM: Who would you say is your ideal customer?

AJ: The very powerful woman.

MIWM: Do you ever make custom items for customers who may have a certain design in mind?

AJ: All the time. I work alongside them to make a perfect 50/50 custom garment with still staying true to my style

So, am I the only one who when reading “The very powerful woman” kind of took a deep breath in and thought to herself: ohmygosh- that’s so me! No wait, is it me? If it is me would I be questioning this? Ha- anyways.

Thursday night is the big event!!! I’m going to be there with my friends and the winners of my contest- I SO hope to see y’all there! And I’m doing a special giveaway for the VIP ticket holders!

Love to all y’all,

Molly

Love, Molly Kate

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