Today's Takeaway with Florine Mark
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
How To Go Behind the Scenes at NYC Fashion Week
With Carly Mark, Fashion Designer & Puppets and Puppets Founder
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week (NYFW)? It all sounds so glamorous and exciting, but what is it really like backstage at a show? What’s it like for the designers and where do they get their inspiration for a collection? How do designers style models for a show and come up with hair and makeup to compliment their fashion?
My guest today, Carly Mark, is a New York based fashion designer. Her line of clothing Puppets and Puppets (PNP) have appeared in NYFW since their debut collection premiered in 2019. A 2022 Counsel of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Nominee for the American Emerging Designer of the Year Award, Carly’s eye-catching designs are uniquely unconventional and resemble beautiful, surreal sculptures. I’m incredibly proud to say that Carly is not only a wonderful and talented artist and designer, but she’s also my granddaughter!
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
Today’s Takeaway:
One of the most popular ways that we express ourselves is through the clothing we wear. The women's wear fashion industry is estimated to bring in annual revenues of almost $900B! When you factor in the additional revenue for men and children’s wear, the annual revenue of the fashion industry will exceed THREE TRILLION DOLLARS! Currently the fashion industry employs more than 1.8 million people with an average hourly rate of slightly more than $25/hour. If a designer is fortunate enough to display their collection at a major fashion show, they are not only trying to make a positive impression for their peers and journalists, they are often looking for an audience to purchase their designs. For the consumer, having such a wide range of styles, colors, designs, and clothing options to choose from is not only a gift but it’s how we show our individuality. It’s how we define the image we present in public. For fashion designers, it’s not only their livelihood but it’s an expression of their artistic dreams and visions. These shows support an entire industry of people and allow them to share their cherished creations for the world to see. So for all of you designers, please keep dreaming and keep designing so we can all continue to enjoy the fruits of your amazing vision and be inspired by your designs. Remember that today is a gift and you make it what you want it to be! I’m Florine Mark and that’s “Today’s Takeaway.”
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Gardner White Furniture
Mentioned in This Episode:
Puppets and Puppets Clothing Line
Puppets and Puppets on Instagram
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