Fresh Pick of the Week! : IamCARNAZZA

 A mix of edginess and an eclectic twist, all handmade here in the USA. Alyssa Carnazza brings us her apparel line: IamCARNAZZA. 24-year-old Alyssa is a 2010 graduate from Fordham University where she studied Communication and Media Studies, but she is currently residing in Westwood, New Jersey creating a brand as well as finding her niche in the fashion platform.

“The first piece I designed was a white cocktail dress, inspired by the modern day Marilyn Monroe” says Alyssa about a garment she constructed for her high school prom. “At the time, my mom had just introduced me to sewing and I saw a challenge in creating what I could wear” she said. Being able to see a sketch come to life and transition from paper to the hanger is something that definitely intrigued her.

Aztec Poncho $98

Fashion Era’s. This is something IamCARNAZZA brings to their customers; being able to find a set of pieces that represent one’s current attitude and/or feeling in that very moment. Expressing this attitude with different era trends allows one to even create their own personal era. IamCARNAZZA focuses collections on both fashion trends and Alyssa’s own personal vibes.

Neoprene Asymmetric Circle Skirt $85

Neoprene Vest with Cut Out Back $75

“I want my buyer to feel confident and cool instantly upon wearing an IamCARNAZZA piece. I design to create closet staples that everyone can style differently and add their own flare to” says Alyssa. One of her own staple wardrobe items are her camouflage calf leather Christian Louboutin pumps. Very fashion forward!

Who would be her ideal designer to work with if she had the chance? No one other than the American fashion innovator Jeremy Scott himself. His risky mixing techniques of merging fashion with pop culture is something Alyssa loves and admires.

"I AM" Unisex Tees $35

Alyssa is currently teamed up with her mother and developing IamCARNAZZA as a family company. They are in the process of creating a Fall 2013 collection as well working with their Creative Director, Kristen Carnazza, bringing pieces to life in photo and video shoots accompanied with hair and make-up. “We’re an imaginative and inspired family that works really well together; I couldn’t be more grateful to have them beside me” says Alyssa.

Be sure to keep a tasteful eye out for the emerging IamCARNAZZA line! We are definitely looking forward to their collection in 2013!

Keep up with IamCARNAZZA:

www.iamcarnazza.com

www.facebook.com/iamcarnazza

http://iamcarnazza.tumblr.com

www.youtube.com/iamcarnazza 

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Ash.