We are
Smitten
with
} Cameron Levin Designs } Getting to know Cameron – one of Seattle’s up-and-coming Renaissance women! Soiree: Cameron, you are quite the renaissance woman. We
are truly amazed! Catch us up on what you've been up to in the last year and what's on your plate for 2011.
Cameron:Thank you! I'm so flattered! This past year has really been all about fine-tuning my [fashion design] line, Cameron Levin, to be ready
for wholesale. Last year, I was doing a lot of commissioned pieces and one-offs, especially the feather dresses, but this year I'm excited to create a cohesive, thoughtful collection. I've been selling in Spun Sustainable Collective [in Capitol Hill], and in the next couple of months you'll see a new line of dresses and some separates on the rack. Also new for 2011 is my gig as the managing editor for Seattlepicks.com. I've been writing for them for three years, and it's just a lot of fun. I'll still write features on local boutiques and other hot spots, but I will also get to write about products and events.
As a fashion journalist and designer what trends are you most excited about for 2011? What's a runway trend that you think can easily be incorporated on the streets of Seattle? 2011 is interesting - I've noticed a fun dichotomy of minimalism/utilitarianism (probably as a result of the recession) but also surprising eccentricity. With some of the bold bright color palettes and mixed patterns, the military aesthetic is everywhere-from lace up boots, crew-neck jackets, and earthy green and brown tones. I think Seattleites will respond well to the