Featured in this clip - Monique Fagre, Style Noel, and Vickilyn's Closet (made by Navajo fashion designer Victorialyn McCarthy):
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Video | Vickilyn's Closet at the 2010 Phoenix Fashion Week
Here is some footage from the 2010 Phoenix Fashion Week emerging designers segment held on Thursday October 7th.
Featured in this clip - Monique Fagre, Style Noel, and Vickilyn's Closet (made by Navajo fashion designer Victorialyn McCarthy):
Featured in this clip - Monique Fagre, Style Noel, and Vickilyn's Closet (made by Navajo fashion designer Victorialyn McCarthy):
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Video | Vickilyn's Closet
Check out this promo vid from Victorialyn McCarthy - Vickilyn's Wedding, featuring her latest garments from her line Vickilyn's Closet (which will be shown during the Phoenix Fashion Week, October 7-9, 2010)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Victorialyn McCarthy: A Knack for Fashion
Young Navajo designer Victorialyn McCarthy is in the news again!:
Victorialyn McCarthy: A knack for fashion
By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan, Today correspondent
Story Published: Aug 30, 2010
Victorialyn McCarthy grew up wanting to be a police officer like her grandfather but is now making her mark as a fashion designer.
“My grandfather always told me stories about catching the bad guys and all the places he got to travel to. I really wanted to have all the same kinds of adventures.”
McCarthy, 21, is Navajo and her family is from Tse Yah Toh, located north of Gallup, N.M. on the Navajo reservation. Her clan is Ta Chi Nii, which means “red running into the water.”
She grew up in Mesa, Ariz., and is the oldest of six children. She has three brothers and two sisters.
McCarthy said her grandfather, Turner Giger worked as a FBI agent for years before meeting her grandmother and becoming a sheriff for McKinley County, located on the border between New Mexico and Arizona. However, when she was a sophomore at Mesa High School her grandfather passed away.
“He had lung cancer and got pneumonia,” McCarthy said. “After he died I had to concentrate on staying home and helping my grandmother rather than going to college out of state at New Orleans Louisiana Catholic University.”
McCarthy attended Mesa Community College and studied police science. While attending school she started sewing in order to pay for her tuition and got her start at an after school job.
“I was working at a dry cleaner and there was a sewing area where a lady did alterations and I thought why not try it since she was making good money.”
McCarthy’s grandmother Nellie taught her how to sew. She said her grandmother studied fashion in college and was a home economics teacher. Growing up McCarthy would sew pow wow outfits, doll clothes, little things for herself and crazy outfits for her 13-year-old sister Miranda Giger.
After working at the dry cleaners for six months McCarthy started doing alterations on her own clothes and other peoples.
“People started asking about my outfits and my weird shoe laces on my shoes at school,” she said. “Then in public more people started asking me so I started networking and hanging up fliers.”
In 2009, McCarthy participated in Scottsdale Fashion in Scottsdale, Ariz., and was a semi-finalist in the Designer of the Year competition. This year she will be participating in Phoenix Fashion Week taking place Oct. 7 – 9 in Phoenix, Ariz.
“Phoenix Fashion Week is a big competition for emerging designer of the year,” McCarthy said. “I am competing against nine other people and the winner gets a $10,000 prize package.”
For competition McCarthy decided to make a whole new collection. She concentrated on using a lot of printed fabrics such as zebra, polka dots and plaid. But the designs are still very much her “aesthetic” but a little bit crazier, she said.
“One of my favorite types of fabric to work with is tulle and I made a wedding dress to end my show in lime green tulle,” McCarthy said. “My Ursula inspired dress is my favorite piece; it’s a floor length dress in zebra print with pleather spikes all over the top and bottom.”
Not only does McCarthy have the Phoenix Fashion Week competition to worry about but she is juggling her Web site, opening her own store, planning her wedding and being a role model.
She said that trying to open a business right now is difficult because companies are closing and other companies want simple designs which hers are not.
“It’s really hard, I have to keep believing in what I do and telling myself that I’m different, my clothing could bring so much happiness and individuality to people all around the world. Everyone I know, my family and friends also keep me going and help support my business, which means everything to me.”
McCarthy said her ultimate goal is to become nationwide and eventually worldwide with her own stores and products in other stores.
For her wedding she is planning on making her own wedding dress, her bridesmaid’s dresses and the flower girl’s dresses.
Her fiancé Alejandro Castaneca, 21, said he has supported McCarthy in every way possible. He has supported her financially, motivating her to create new designs, traveling with her and helping her network with people.
“I’ve been there from her wanting to be a police officer to a model to now a fashion designer,” he said. “I think she has done great so far and has accomplished so much, more than I ever imagined.”
McCarthy said being a role model is a challenge. She has little brothers and her chihuahuas running around the house while she is trying to sew. And her sisters always want to help her with everything.
Miranda is proud of her sister and looks up to her as a role model. She said when she spends time with McCarthy, she teaches her how to sew.
“She (McCarthy) goes out there and teaches you to have your own independence and not care what other people think. Her clothes represent individualism and I think that is cool.”
Victorialyn McCarthy: A knack for fashion
By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan, Today correspondent
Story Published: Aug 30, 2010
Victorialyn McCarthy grew up wanting to be a police officer like her grandfather but is now making her mark as a fashion designer.
“My grandfather always told me stories about catching the bad guys and all the places he got to travel to. I really wanted to have all the same kinds of adventures.”
McCarthy, 21, is Navajo and her family is from Tse Yah Toh, located north of Gallup, N.M. on the Navajo reservation. Her clan is Ta Chi Nii, which means “red running into the water.”
She grew up in Mesa, Ariz., and is the oldest of six children. She has three brothers and two sisters.
McCarthy said her grandfather, Turner Giger worked as a FBI agent for years before meeting her grandmother and becoming a sheriff for McKinley County, located on the border between New Mexico and Arizona. However, when she was a sophomore at Mesa High School her grandfather passed away.
“He had lung cancer and got pneumonia,” McCarthy said. “After he died I had to concentrate on staying home and helping my grandmother rather than going to college out of state at New Orleans Louisiana Catholic University.”
McCarthy attended Mesa Community College and studied police science. While attending school she started sewing in order to pay for her tuition and got her start at an after school job.
“I was working at a dry cleaner and there was a sewing area where a lady did alterations and I thought why not try it since she was making good money.”
McCarthy’s grandmother Nellie taught her how to sew. She said her grandmother studied fashion in college and was a home economics teacher. Growing up McCarthy would sew pow wow outfits, doll clothes, little things for herself and crazy outfits for her 13-year-old sister Miranda Giger.
After working at the dry cleaners for six months McCarthy started doing alterations on her own clothes and other peoples.
“People started asking about my outfits and my weird shoe laces on my shoes at school,” she said. “Then in public more people started asking me so I started networking and hanging up fliers.”
In 2009, McCarthy participated in Scottsdale Fashion in Scottsdale, Ariz., and was a semi-finalist in the Designer of the Year competition. This year she will be participating in Phoenix Fashion Week taking place Oct. 7 – 9 in Phoenix, Ariz.
“Phoenix Fashion Week is a big competition for emerging designer of the year,” McCarthy said. “I am competing against nine other people and the winner gets a $10,000 prize package.”
For competition McCarthy decided to make a whole new collection. She concentrated on using a lot of printed fabrics such as zebra, polka dots and plaid. But the designs are still very much her “aesthetic” but a little bit crazier, she said.
“One of my favorite types of fabric to work with is tulle and I made a wedding dress to end my show in lime green tulle,” McCarthy said. “My Ursula inspired dress is my favorite piece; it’s a floor length dress in zebra print with pleather spikes all over the top and bottom.”
Not only does McCarthy have the Phoenix Fashion Week competition to worry about but she is juggling her Web site, opening her own store, planning her wedding and being a role model.
She said that trying to open a business right now is difficult because companies are closing and other companies want simple designs which hers are not.
“It’s really hard, I have to keep believing in what I do and telling myself that I’m different, my clothing could bring so much happiness and individuality to people all around the world. Everyone I know, my family and friends also keep me going and help support my business, which means everything to me.”
McCarthy said her ultimate goal is to become nationwide and eventually worldwide with her own stores and products in other stores.
For her wedding she is planning on making her own wedding dress, her bridesmaid’s dresses and the flower girl’s dresses.
Her fiancé Alejandro Castaneca, 21, said he has supported McCarthy in every way possible. He has supported her financially, motivating her to create new designs, traveling with her and helping her network with people.
“I’ve been there from her wanting to be a police officer to a model to now a fashion designer,” he said. “I think she has done great so far and has accomplished so much, more than I ever imagined.”
McCarthy said being a role model is a challenge. She has little brothers and her chihuahuas running around the house while she is trying to sew. And her sisters always want to help her with everything.
Miranda is proud of her sister and looks up to her as a role model. She said when she spends time with McCarthy, she teaches her how to sew.
“She (McCarthy) goes out there and teaches you to have your own independence and not care what other people think. Her clothes represent individualism and I think that is cool.”
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Vickilyn's Closet To Show at Phoenix Fashion Week
(Model: Amber Dextress / Photographer: Nvision Ink)Check out the latest from Vickilyn’s Closet!: She's busy prepping for the Phoenix Fashion Week, and she posted these sneak peek pictures. Her photoshoot images are nothing short of pure sublime eye candy.
(Model: KB Gerard / Photographer: Liquid Shutter) Navajo fashion designer Victorialyn McCarthy will be showing her ‘Closet’ during the Phoenix Fashion Week, October 7-9, 2010 – so if you’re in the area definitely check her out. I’m sure her fashion show will be anything but boring or typical!
If you want to learn more about Vickilyn's Closet, become a fan on Facebook – when Vickilyn's Fan Page hits 1,000 fans, one lucky winner will get a free one-of-a-kind T-shirt.
Vickilyn’s Etsy page is always updated with new delightful garments and accessories to pick from.
(Model: Krystine Lisa / Photographer: Laveen Photo)
(Model: KB Gerard / Photographer: Coogan Photo)
(Model: KB Gerard / Photographer: Coogan Photo)
(Model: Cataclysm / Photographer: Nvision Ink)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Designer Profile | Victorialyn McCarthy
(Creativity with needle, thread and fabric has Victorialyn McCarthy, 20, designing clothes like this pink wedding dress. Navajo Times photo by Leigh T. Jimmie)
Meet young designer Victorialyn McCarthy – the creative mind behind Vickilyn's Closet.
Currently based out of Mesa, McCarthy grew up in the heart of Navajo country in Gallup and is Táchii'nii (Red Running into Water Clan), born for Irish.
Last November, she was part of Scottsdale Fashion Week '09, and was featured in the Navajo Times.
But her style doesn't follow the typical fashion trend. Her design aesthetic is inspired by teen alternative music and fashion, relating to different aspects of culture including Goth, Lolita, Cosplay, Punk, and Rave styles.
Though her style is avant-garde, her beginnings were modest: McCarthy learned her sewing skills from her grandma. McCarthy said, "She used to be a teacher and she had taught home economics. She was always sewing something. She wanted to be a fashion designer when she was younger.” Now, McCarthy is the designer.
"Sewing had come in handy because we used to dance in powwows and we were always outgrowing our outfits so I ended sewing new outfits for my sister and I," she said.
To tackle the business side of art, McCarthy turned to her creativity also – she started an online store and also found a retail outlet - Cherry Frequency, a boutique in Mesa's Fiesta Mall, willing to give rack space to this young designer.
Customers of her online store, www.vickilynscloset.com, come from locations as far away as Australia and all over the U.S., she said. One of her most frequent buyers is located in Virginia.
McCarthy's designs are geared towards younger consumers, and she knows not everyone has the budget for high fashion designer ensembles, so she keeps her prices affordable.
"The most expensive thing is like 40 dollars and the lowest is like five to 10 dollars," she said. "I know what it's like to be broke when you see something you want to buy so I keep that in mind." Though she is currently selling a purple dress for $65. If you spend more than $20 at her Etsy shop, you get a free gift - how's that for awesome.
She also welcomes orders for custom clothing, accessories, lingerie, formal evening wear or other items of apparel. She can work with any material but likes working with tulle yarn, cotton, fabric that stretches, satin, felt, and fused plastic and foam.
McCarthy has shown her garments at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Fashion Week, and, next fall, she will debute her work during Phoenix Fashion Week.
She says "Vickilyn's Closet is a little venture I started in January of 2009 and it has taken off greatly since then. My slogan is 'Fashions for that Little bit of Crazy in All of Us!' That speaks to my crazy inspirations and designs as well."
Vickilyn's Closet is all over the web - Check out her ETSY page or her Facebook Fan Page.
[Photos below from Victorialyn McCarthy's MySpace page]
[Special thanks to Consuelo for telling me about this designer!]
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