people around you that feed your creative side as well as people whom you TRUST…the rest will fall into place in time.” And so it has. Applonia Criss had a love for fashion from the start, and it’s always been a part of her Second Life. Even after landing for the first time, one of her first thoughts was, “Where are the clothes?” As passionate as she was about her own style, she knew that she could apply that same passion to creating designs that would make women feel sexy and chic without going overboard. And what is the secret to her style? “In one word: DARE. Dare to be different. Dare to be unique.” It seems that inspiration is everywhere for Criss, including her shoes (she is a closet shoenista). Her designs are a reflection of her daring style, showcasing influences from anything to flowers to insects. With Chantkare, you won’t find the average shirt and jeans. There will be flair, there will be vivid colors, and there will be some unique feature that only Criss’ daring style can bring you. In describing her personal style, says Criss, “[I] love Classics, but with a twist. My style icon for my avi comes from three women in RL whom I consider style icons: Iman, Tina Chow and Daphne Guinness. Mix all that in a pot and you get Applonia!” With such bold choices for icons, it’s no wonder that Criss makes equally bold choices in her designs; a technique that seems to be just the breath of fresh air that the Second Life fashion community needs.
July 2010 - AVENUE Magazine
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