Nicole Miller is one of the most hands-on designers in the fashion biz— all the way from the initial design process, right down to the model casting. We peeked in on Nicole and her team as they selected the lucky ladies who would walk the runway for her show this Friday at Lincoln Center. Models like Shanina Shaik,Lovisa Ingman, Morgane Warnier, Carolina Thaler and Vanusa Savaris came though the door to show off their best walks, and although we can’t show you her final selection, we can let you in on how Nicole makes her final picks.
Modelinia: What can you tell us about the designs and colors we will see from you this season?
Nicole Miller: My designs this season have a bit of a vintage feel, but updated for the modern woman. Rich plums and deep greens run throughout the collection.
Modelinia: What was your inspiration?
Nicole Miller: My Fall 2012 collection is inspired by the freedom and power I see in popular culture and the youth’s self expression today. The collection evokes the feeling of the parallel times we are living in today.
Modelinia: What are you looking for when casting this year?
Nicole Miller: I am always looking for fresh faces, but I like to use girls I’ve worked with before as well.
Modelinia: When casting models is it more about the look, or the attitude?
Nicole Miller: It’s all about the walk! That always makes it or breaks it for me.
Modelinia: Are there any other factors that you consider important when casting?
Nicole Miller: I have to say, I don’t like it when the girls are too thin. It makes it very difficult to fit the clothes.
