music, art, etc., and we wanted to combine all of that in our avis with our sense of style. And somehow, we were both so passionate about our style that we said “hey, lets if we can sell this to the public.” I was nervous as heck, but he and some really great friends convinced me to go for it, and as they say the rest is history! But you know what, a small secret; I still get nervous like crazy before I release a new collection. (Laughs)
Written by Vixie Rayna Photography by Mischa Cuttita
SS: Tell me about some of your inspirations, not for the clothing that you design, but for the outfits you choose to wear yourself. Would you say that your personal style can be categorized, or styled after someone/something? AC: Here’s my secret to my sense of style in one word: DARE. Dare to be different. Dare to be Unique. I’m inspired by all that I see in RL fashion obviously. But, I know my avatar, if that makes sense. I know what works on her shape and proportions. Not all things work on everyone in RL, and that rule applies in SL as well. I personally love the classics, but with a twist. My style icon for my avatar comes from three women in RL whom I consider style Icons: Iman, Tina Chow, and Daphne Guinness. I mix all of that in a pot and you get Applonia! SS: Who or what inspires your creations and your style? Are there any RL designers that just make you want to get up and create after seeing their work? AC: OMG!! Many RL designers push my creative
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