Her Future Destination: My Fantastical Interview with ISABELLA ROSE TAYLOR!

My Fantastical Interview with Isabella Rose Taylor!

Yesterday, I had the honor to meet and talk with 13 year old fashion designer Isabella Rose Taylor. Not only is she a fashion designer, she is also an incredible painter. She has been sewing for 5 years and even incorporates her paintings into her clothes! She even got to talk at TEDxHollywood (Ted Talks)! It gets cooler, Isabella will be showcasing her new collection at New York Fashion Week this September! I mean how many 13 year olds get to do that! When she was talking to my class, she kept saying set goals for yourself. I think that is a great lesson for anyone because then you can focus in on certain projects. Isabella has so much drive, which I think is so inspiring to young girls everywhere. Her confidence is effortless! She is so sweet and down to earth. Now is my interview with her.

1. When did you know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

I became a fashion designer rather organically. When I was 8 years old I was working with mixed media in my artwork and wanted to incorporate fabric and stitching into it so I wanted to learn how to sew. I asked my parents to sign me up for a sewing camp that summer. After my first day there, I fell in love with sewing and designing clothes. I have not stopped since !

2.Who are your biggest inspirations?

My favorite designers are Marc Jacobs, Miuccia Prada, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville from Rag and Bone, of course Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and so many more. . . . My biggest artistic inspiration comes from Cy Twombly who I just love so much, Willem de Koonig, and Rothko to name a few.
3. What designer would you want to collaborate the most with?
I think it would be amazing to collaborate with Marc Jacobs !!

http://www.isabellarosetaylor.com/alice-crochet-shift-dress-cream/

4.In 5 years, where would you like to see her brand?

In 5 years I would love to be a more global brand, branch out into accessories to complete my looks and be a mentor to other young girls/boys who are trying to pursue their dreams.
5. What advice do you have for young teens who want to be fashion designers?
I would say that you will need “Blood, Sweat & Glitter”. You need to have passion for fashion (“blood”), you have to work very, very hard and make sacrifices ( “Sweat”) and you have to express yourself, be creative and get your point of view across (“glitter”). I also would advise getting familiar with the technology in the fashion field. I believe for our generation this will definitely be the future so it is really, really important to have those skills as well as the basics of sewing and patterning your garments.

http://www.isabellarosetaylor.com/chloe-crochet-pants-blue/

6. How did you feel when you got asked to talk at Ted Talks?
I was really excited to be asked to present at TEDxHollywood but it was very, very short notice so it was a little stressful writing a presentation and then delivering it without having a little more time to prepare.

7.What did you touch on during your Ted Talk?

The topic of the TED conference was “stories” so I talked a little bit about mine but mostly focused on the importance of dreaming big, setting goals and working towards them as well as putting things out there to the universe !
8. What are you most excited for, in having a show at New York Fashion Week?
I am most excited to be able to present during NYC Fashion week because it is what every fashion designer dreams of doing and I am really excited to share what I have made with others in hopes to inspire other young designers.

http://www.isabellarosetaylor.com/evvy-skater-dress-blue-plaid/

9.Define your style in less than 10 words.

My personal style is street with a touch of girly!
10. What is your favorite song to listen to while painting, sketching, etc.?
This varies a lot but I am a big fan of indie type music as well as some hip hop. I like Arctic Monkeys, Faded Paper Airplanes, G Eazy - it just varies depending on my mood.