In the Second Life fashion industry you can
surly find what you want to wear for any occasion. We are spoiled in that
category. However, if you are looking for something edgy, different yet still
keeping to your stylish and trendy preference, it can be quiet hard to find.
I came
across a collection called Faster PussyCat back in September 2013 and since
then I have been a fan of their collection. It seemed only natural to do a
article on the team behind this fascinating collection. With Honey Bender away on
business Ceor Auer, her husband and also business partner, along with Poosycat
Littleboots were working on completing the new main store. Ceor had time for a little chat over coffee with me
about Faster Pussycat.
Tea:
How did Faster Pussy cat begin?
Ceor
Auer: Well Faster Pussycat started in 2008. Honey
Bender Auer, my partner, is the house designer. However at the time, and even
now, Honey was a model in the SL fashion industry but she always had dreams of
designing clothes. I sort of pushed her to open the store and helped her get
started using photoshop.
Tea:
You create lovely edgy clothing, which I
love, can you tell our readers a bit more about your collection and where the inspiration
comes from?
Ceor
Auer: Well Honey (Honey Bender) gets her
inspiration from music. She loves Glam Rock and has said often times what she
does is sit at the computer with the music blasting while she works on her
designs. She designs like a real life fashion house. By that I mean she does
lines of clothing as opposed to regularly releasing her designs. This allows
the designs to have an overarching theme
Tea:
How have you seen the popularity for Faster Pussy cat grow from the time you
started from the idea to now and how has this inspired you?
Ceor
Auer: In my answer I must admit to some conceit. I
knew Faster Pussycat would receive acceptance from an audience because I have
seen Honey's artistic talents from time we first met, over 7 years ago now. So
I knew FP would be popular. Honey is, in my opinion, one of the most original
designers in Second Life. But having said that I must also admit that I was
pleasantly surprised that our popularity is so great. Our customers are rabid
lovers of the brand and it makes me feel very humble to be a part of something
that has steadily grown and grown over the years.
Tea:
I have to ask, how did the name "Faster Pussy Cat" come about (smile)?
Ceor
Auer: It's from a title of a movie actually.
Faster Pussycat Die Die!! It's one of
Honey's favourite films.
Tea:
I saw your collection for the first time at Avenue Autumn/Winter collection
fashion show. How did this come about?
Ceor
Auer: That show was very challenging for Honey as
she also was involved with AVENUE on the production end so not only did she
have to design her own line for that show she was involved with choreography
and production for all the other shows. Basically how it came about was we
joined the show to showcase the brand. This is how we market the brand, buy
joining fairs and events so we can get our name out.
We are also involved in Sexx Sells that's
coming up this weekend. That's run by Siren Productions.
Tea:
What is next for Faster Pussy Cat 2014?
Ceor
Auer: Well we just finished up for Sexx Sells so
specific plans for what's next Honey and I haven't spoken about. General plans
are to continue as we have in the. I know Honey will be starting her spring
line soon and I will be working on promotional videos. After a big event like
Sexx Sells or the release of a new line we will decompress for a week or two
but never long. Honey's mind is always racing and once she gets inspired its
back to the races for all of us
I also haven't mentioned Poosycat Littleboots
and really should. She is our fantastic accessory designer.
Tea:
What do you guys like to do when you’re not busy designing?
Ceor
Auer: There isn't a time when we aren't busy,
however, when we do get a little time to spare, we do take time out to go
clubbing now and then.
Faster Pussycat shows you that in SL you do
not have to design couture only. Just as in rl you can be the next Vivian Westwood
and create your own edgy collection if this is more your type of designs.
I am sure as fashion 2014 progresses we will
see not only new and bright ideas from Faster Pussycat but also from new and
upcoming designers wanting to create their own little piece of fashion in
Second Life.
To find out more on Faster Pussycat visit:
http://newpussycat.wordpress.com/
Siren
Productions welcomes you to a world of Sin,
Jan 17th- Feb 1st. 2014
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Comments will be reviewed and posted within 24 hours. Please note any abusive content or outside promotional links may not be approved.