Farah Angsana, the glamorous designer who has created a fervent buzz at Fashion Weeks all over the world, as well as New York Fashion Week FW09, agreed to answer some of District L's pressing questions! Read on to get inside Farah's creative mind:  DL: What was your inspiration for this season? FA: Chinoiserie.  DL: How would you describe the women who wear your clothes? FA: Elegant, feminine, sophisticated and intelligent. Women with strong personality yet embracing their sensuality. DL: What is your design aesthetic? FA: Old world of couture with modern glamour. Â
DL: How do you respond to industry insiders calling you "the next Valentino"? FA: I was surprised and disbelief. I am so humble and refuse to acknowledge. Because I feel like stepping into someone else identity and I didn’t want to do that. Even he was the one I grew up looking at his glamorous collection in the fashion magazines that made me wanted to be a designer Valentino is the Emperor of glamour, couture and all the beauty ever exist in this world. Â
DL: How have you evolved since your 1999 debut in FA: I am more understanding about the market in the fashion industry. More matured in delivering wearable collection every season with intention to sell. Most definitely understanding myself and my styles. Â
DL: What is your go-to outfit for special occasions? FA: Something Red.  DL: How is New York Fashion Week different from your experiences showing in Paris, London, and L.A.? FA: Each one of them is different. Paris is all about creativity, London is more Versatile and New York is all about wearable styles. DL: How can a Farah fan purchase your creations? FA: Neiman Marcus, Jones & Jones (Texas), John Medeiros (Palm Beach), Renee Strauss (Beverly Hills), Gross Couture (Zurich) and SD Boutique (Palermo-Italy)
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