Whom You Know: Exclusive Interview: Amy Smilovic chats with Peachy Deegan about her Fall 2010 Collection- An Update from one of our Most Favorite Movers and Shakers! Whom You Know thinks Tibi is one of the Best Designers in Manhattan!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Exclusive Interview: Amy Smilovic chats with Peachy Deegan about her Fall 2010 Collection- An Update from one of our Most Favorite Movers and Shakers! Whom You Know thinks Tibi is one of the Best Designers in Manhattan!

It goes without saying that Whom You Know loves Tibi. Amy Smilovic has been a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/movers-and-shakers-amy-smilovic-tibi.html

We reviewed her Fall 2010 Show:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/02/tibi-fall-2010-collection-february-16.html

and the makeup too:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/02/wendy-rowe-for-bobbi-brown-cosmetics.html

So, we were so pleased to be given the chance to chat with designer Amy Smilovic on her latest collection! We love Amy Smilovic and we love Tibi. Not only are they great designers but they are also nice people. As we always say, it is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice. Here is the latest from Amy!

Peachy Deegan: How were you first inspired by Napoleon and Josephine?

Amy Smilovic: Inspiration comes to me like a wave or a rolling tide. I was first inspired by contrast and contradiction, masculine vs feminine and bold vs muted tones. As I began sketching a military theme emerged and from there I arrived at Napoleon and Josephine.

What were your favorite items from the collection and why?

My favorite looks from the collection are the Chiffon & CDC Armée Bodysuit in nude and the Josephine Spun Silk Pant in Navy; Decoupage Appliqué Strapless Dress over the Fog Whisper Tee and the Midnight Forest Column Gown. These pieces speak to all my moods for this season- masculine and feminine layering, subtle colors with dramatic pops and longer hemlines.

The hair on the models was wild! And unique. What gave you that idea?

With the clothes so sophisticated, subtle and put together, I wanted hair that was the polar opposite- very young, wild and carefree.

Bobbi Brown told us you worked with them and we posted the make-up color chart. What drew you to BB?

This was a season about opposites making sense; same for makeup--young and fresh!!!!

What is your Spring 2011 collection going to be like?

Spring 2011 will be very soft. I am tired of the hardness I am seeing everywhere.

When do you start planning the "next" collection typically?

I have already started working on Spring 2011. I was in Paris last week gaining inspiration; it will be all about whites, cleanliness and texture. The rest will come to me little by little.

Of all of the shows you have done over your career how did this one compare?

I am very pleased with the reception of the show and how it turned out. It’s an incredible high when you see everything come together, though that lasts about 10 min because you know you have to get moving on the next collection..

What is your most favorite show/collection you've done?

I always seem to love my current collection the best; but my next two favorites are Spring 2010 and Spring 2007

Thank you to Amy and the fabulous Tibi team from Whom You Know!

Get your Tibi fix:

http://tibi.com/

Recent Testimonials by Brand Ambassadors on their Experience with Whom You Know

"I work with Peachy Deegan because she's prolific at what she does. She's a hard worker, she's thoughtful and she's tasteful at what she writes which is very important. Peachy gets the facts correct, and just that alone is worth its weight in gold."

-Edward Tricomi, Master Stylist and Owner of Warren-Tricomi
https://warrentricomi.com/

"No one has yet to express their taste for our cuisine better than Peachy Deegan on Whom You Know. Thank you for transforming our flavor into words, unlike any other before.
Sometimes WHOM YOU KNOW, really makes a difference and Ammos Estiatorio is grateful to know Peachy Deegan!"
-
Dimitris Nakos, Founder and Owner of
Ammos Estiatorio
https://ammosnewyork.com/

“Whom You Know has done an amazing job of featuring our company over many years [seven]. Peachy has worked tirelessly to create a well-curated selection of topics and brands that are clearly of relevance to her growing audience of readers. Her articles are filled with great insights based on first-hand experience. She does her research, knows her business and is a pleasure to work with!”

-David Sasuga, Owner of Fresh Origins Microgreens
www.FreshOrigins.com

"Peachy Deegan has the pulse of the nation and highlights exceptional opinion leaders in more than 23,000 inspiring and entertaining posts. Her 100,000 twitter followers are a true testimony to Peachy’s ability to inspire, motivate and entertain. She is a feminine force to be reckoned with and an exemplary example of an influential voice in today’s world."

-Mica Mosbacher, author of the new book The Hurricane Factor: Stormside Patriots and tv political commentator

"It was an honour to be chosen for Movers and Shakers by Peachy Deegan. The questions in the interview were intelligent and insightful and I thoroughly enjoyed answering them. The reaction to the interview has been overwhelmingly positive and has helped bring my art practice to a wider audience."
-Damien Flood, Internationally Acclaimed Artist
http://www.damienflood.ie/

"We were so fortunate to hit Peachy’s radar. Her review of our Warmies was spot-on and came at a great time in our company’s early history.
Peachy has such a strong relationship with her readers. She provides honest and real comments; she is truly a trusted source in a very large circle
of consumers."
-Scott Wehrs
President
Intelex U.S.A.
http://www.intelexusallc.com/

"We at Primola love working with Whom You Know and are proud to have been a highly-ranked Manhattan restaurant by Peachy Deegan since 2012, and are featured seasonally. We appreciate the fantastic work Peachy does highlighting our cuisine with her sublime writing style and the whole neighborhood of the Upper East side. Also, we are glad that she has started a Made in Italy column! If you have the opportunity to be considered for review, we'd highly recommend working with her."
-Giuliano Zuliani, Owner of Primola Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/Primola-Canaletto-restaurants-NYC-135616799831091

"
Peachy Deegan is a gem. She is wonderful to feature our Irish brands in 'Whom You Know'! The articles are beautifully and passionately presented, bringing products and brands to life, making both relevant and fun for her many faithful followers to read. I am immensely proud for our hand-crafted products to be included in this venue!"

-
Bill Follett
President, Belleek Group North America
www.Belleek.com

"As you know from my past features, Peachy Deegan and I were in the same class at Boston College prior to either of us becoming entrepreneurs. When we played together on the BC Alumni softball team in Central Park years ago, she mentioned she could not find a great dentist in Manhattan and could often be found networking on her phone in the outfield hiding from the ball. She was my second patient ever in 2006 when I opened my dental practice; I was one of the first sponsors on Whom You Know and the first Mover and Shaker featured in 2009 and have worked with her continuously since. She's even talked her friends that are doctors into being my patients, and they subsequently send their hospital colleagues. I don't know anyone that is as great of a networker and writer as Peachy, nevermind that she is upstanding and always good for her word. Cosmopolitan Dental is so happy to be in the company of the caliber of major brands she works with today, and although she will tell you a million ways to get your teeth dirty between Peachy's Picks, Terrific Takeout and Peachy's Pantry, Peachy Deegan will tell you there is only one way to get your teeth clean!"
-Dr. Garo Nazarian, Founder and Owner of Cosmopolitan Dental
http://cosmopolitandental.com/