I wanted to share this interesting interview with Anthony Prozzi, Chief Interior Designer for Ford US, talking about the links between car design and fashion, and how working for Donna Karan in New York has influenced his work. He says “Before joining Donna Karan, I owe an enormous gratitude to Gloria Jacobs, who was the owner of a specialty shop in Brooklyn called Jimmy’s. She took me under her wing, nurturing my design sense. Donna Karan taught me the sensuality and concept of movement and flow in clothing. This was during a time of transition, as fashion moved away from the excess of the ‘80s, and embraced an idea of balance and spirituality that the ‘90s were about.” Click here to read on. |