Here is Tori Nichel‘s first entry in the Designer Diaries, which includes the inspiration boards for her upcoming spring 2008 collection, La Baker: The Encore Presentation, inspired by the avant garde dancer and songtress, Josephine Baker.
A vintage photograph of the electrifying stage performer, Josephine Baker
and inspirational remnants for La Baker: The Encore Presentation
Countessa Baker was more than perfect — La Baker exuded it all through her music, dance and affairs of the heart. She was bold, beautiful and uber talented. I wanted spring to have impactful shots of color paired back with black and white — you will see shades of pink, tomato orange and yellow flow throughout the collection.
What can you expect from the Tori Nichel collection for Spring? New dress silhouettes will be introduced, the evolution of the fall capes, a killer pant, and the new jumpsuit! In the spirit of the Josephine aesthetic, a lot of back interest will be emphasized. Josephine’s famous banana dance inspired the grouping of illustrations shown. ~ Tori Nichel
Next in Designer Diaries — Tori Nichel unveils her preliminary sketches for the spring 2008 collection.
