Heavy on Fashion talks to The Creators of Préparatoire Clothing
Hello all my fashion divas and gurus! I am so happy to have the chance to interview the fabulous ladies behind The Creators of Préparatoire Clothing. Bernadette Jeudy, Darnie Tranquille, and Roxanne Walton started a fabulous fashion line geared towards boys with a great sense of style. From fabulous tailored jackets to expressive color tones pants, Préparatoire is a great way for your mini fashion gurus to look his best on any occasion.
So without further ado, Here is Heavy on Fashion talks to The Creators of Préparatoire Clothing!
Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you
from? What's your educational background?
As a partnership of three people, we have a vast background.
Bernadette Jeudy, CEO, is from Haiti with a background in Real Estate and Corporate
Finance. She has a BA in Business Management and a Master’s in Organizational
Leadership Management. Darnie
Tranquille, VP of Marketing, is also from Haiti but grew up in the states. Her
background is in product/brand management and human relations. Darnie has her
BA in Business Administration with a Master’s in Business Administration. As
the VP of Marketing, Darnie brings in a wealth of experience to assist with the
marketing function of the business. Roxanne Walton, from Jamaica, is the
creative Director with a BA in Fashion Design. Her background is in Fashion Design.
How did Préparatoire come to be?
Bernadette: I went to shop for an outfit for a special event for
my 7 year old nephew. I had to go to three different stores to find one
complete outfit. This experience took me back to the old days (of young boys
dressing up in tailored pieces; I noticed there was a lack of options of
quality and fashionable clothing available for boys. That is when I decided to
come up with a clothing line for boys from 3 to 10.
When did you realize you wanted to become a
fashion designer?
Bernadette: I was very
curious as a child and had an inquisitive mind. I loved to write stories and
always loved fashion. Ever since I was a young girl, I always took risk with
fashion. I played with colors to come up with my most interesting outfits. I
never followed the norm, I had my own style that made people stare (whether
positive or negative); I owned my style and was true to my own creativity. I don’t
keep up with trends; I wear what looks good on my body! The idea of
Préparatoire came to mind when I went shopping for an outfit for my nephew
Roxanne: As a child I was always very creative. Designing was
something that came to me naturally which in turn allowed for the development
of this passion and drive I have for fashion design today. I was an extreme
introvert and the innate abilities that I possessed became my outlet for which
I expressed myself. Never having much as a child I became very resourceful when
designing/creating: from cardboard box sandals to paper napkin Barbie doll
dresses. That way of thinking has not
left me to this day: I can turn a tasteless piece of upholstery fabric into a
one-of-a-kind high fashion coat.
Darnie: Ever since college, I had been putting fashion shows together and had
invested time in the fashion world but I didn’t think of starting a boys’ line
until Bernadette called me to discuss the possibilities of creating one
together.
What is your favorite part about being a
fashion designer? What is your least favorite part about being a designer?
Bernadette: My
favorite part is seeing the sketches come alive! The exorbitant cost of putting
a line together is my least favorite part.
Darnie: My favorite part is seeing the many styles and designs that are created in
the line for each season. The collaboration of creativity is amazing.
Actually, I don’t have a least favorite. I enjoy the daily challenges which
encourage me to strive even more.
Roxanne: I
enjoy the whole experience from sketching to creating the whole line.
What
was the first article of clothing you ever designed?
We collaborated and came up with lots
of pieces (shirts, pants, ties, shorts, etc.) and from those pieces; we added
unique features to them to create the actual pieces. Our favorite piece is the
Tyler Offset Wool Coat.
What do you like best about designing clothes?
We
enjoy that we all have unique creative thoughts that we can add to each piece
to form the collection.
What advice would you give any budding
designers?
“Work as a team and persevere to make it work
in the industry.”
Describe the Préparatoire boy?
He is between the ages of 3 to 10 year
old. He is a little charismatic boy, who is discovering his sense of
style. He's a young man who is sharp; he
wears soft blush colours pairing solid fabric. He is happy about dressing up,
and he is always ready for whatever the occasion; whether the park, school or a
black tie function with his parents. He cannot be called vintage or new age,
because Préparatoire boy wears what every boy of every decade should wear. He
appears confident, approachable and very happy!
If you had the chance to dress *anyone* who
would it be.. Who do you think is the most stylish person around?
Bernadette: I find Victoria Beckham very
stylish; however, since this is a children line, I would love to dress Kiyan
Carmelo Anthony. He will look great in Préparatoire!
Check out more from Préparatoire at http://www.preparatoireusa.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/preratoireusa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preparatoire/
(Photos Courtesy of Préparatoire)
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