Q1 When did you first want to be a designer?
when I was 14
Q2 What's a highlight of your recent design career?
being part of the very first latino fashion week |
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Q3 Please tells us about your brand. What is the concept behind it?
arlo menswear is a clothing line for men that want to define their personality with clothing that conveys how they feel and who they are as a person. I wanted a brand of clothing that speaks for itself and has a personality of its own.
Q4 Where do you go for inspiration?
anywhere that life is in motion
Q5 In the past, what was your favorite project and why?
the very first collection for arlo menswear. It was the beginning of starting that was truly mine.
Q6 Is there a designer who inspires you the most?
I love that there are many designers that I admire and they all have a point of view that are totally different from each other. |
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| Born and raised in Texas and currently living in Chicago, Horacio Nieto, 26, has set out to make his mark in the fashion industry. While just beginning of his career he has already obtained valuable knowledge and experience from various endeavors. His design philosophy of designing clothing is a combination of strength, fluidity and sex appeal. After receiving his Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Horacio worked in the fashion industry for various companies and gained much insight. Horacio introduced his first line, under his name, which consisted of one-of-a-kind mini collections, accessories and custom made garments. He began his menswear line called "arlo" in 2007 with the intention to provide a mens clothing line that gives men clothing to express themselves and to stand out as an individual. the companie started with custom made jackets and has expanded to tshirts, pants & accessories. even though arlo is just in the early beginning of its existence, it is growing steadily and defining its name. |
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Q7 What project you are working on right now?
the fall/winter 08 collection.
Q8 Tell us about your next collection. Any future plans?
it is in the production phase and it is a mixture of strength, comfort and roman futuristic elements thrown in.
Q9 Name three things we might be surprised to find in your closet.
yellow/green gym shoes, cowboy boots & a harry potter shirt
Q10 Whose closet would you like to raid?
madonna's
Q11 Music to live by
anything that will make you feel and think.
Q12 If you can travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
everywhere
Q13 Where do you live?
chicago, il |
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Q14 Tell us your secret favorite store.
club monaco
Q15 What is your favorite guilty meal?
mcdonalds
Q16 What do you see about Japan?
A land of creativity and never-ending imagination
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