From FWD:
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/Scene/fullstory.sps?iNewsID=237058&itype=8488
Karen Elson
Yay, you’re our favorite!
Yay! Yay for favorites!
Are you crushing on anyone right now?
Uh, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, and Zaldy.
Speaking of crushes, we have a huge one on Jack White, are we allowed to ask…
No, you’re not!
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/fashion/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=291692&itype=8487
An interview with Zaldy
For the record, your muse is not Gwen Stefani…
“Gwen is the muse for her own line, L.A.M.B., so when I’m designing for that, then absolutely she’s the one I’m seeing, but for my work, I have four muses: Karen Elson, Suzanne Bartsch, Sara Sophie Flicker, and Sara Ellison, who is this amazing stylist.”
What are the criteria?
“First, you must have your own style. Do it
your way.
What’s the second rule?
“There has to be a matching point, like, my clothes have to fit into your lifestyle. When I’m preparing for a show, certain sections of the runway collection will be designed for certain people.
Okay, number three?
“Well…you have to be known for something, but transcend it. Like Karen is a model, but come on, she also sings, she’s also a real personality. Sara Sophie Flicker is an acrobat, a performer, but really, of course, she’s everything.”
Last rule?
“Be available for me! Seriously, come into my studio, breeze through, give us energy.”
Do you let Karen Elson veto your collection?
“Umm, I’ll let her say, ‘No! Make this dress long!’ and “Ooh! Make this dress in a new color!’”
I edited the last one a bit, you can read the full article in the link.