Ticket to the Tents Interview: Fashion Designer Tadashi Shoji

“I am a pattern maker – I can make any woman look good.” -Tadashi Shoji

Not only does fashion designer Tadashi Shoji make women of every body type look stunning, he constructs breathtaking gowns and dresses, using innovative pattern and textile selection. Taking a modern spin on traditional a-line dresses, knee-length hemlines and dainty pastel pallets, Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection inspired all fashionistas on the hunt for the perfect summertime party dress at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

If you missed this stunning collection, don’t fret! Fashion Mingle interviewed the designer during the most important week in the industry. Take a look now:

Tadashi Shoji has been a force in the the fashion industry since his brand debut in 1982. With a career spanning over 30 years, the designer continues to amazing Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week front row speculators and standing-room-only attendees alike.  Tadashi Shoji is a red-carpet favorite, recently dressing celebrities such as Mindy Kaling at the People’s Choice Awards, and Drew Barrymore during the Berlin release of her latest movie “Blended”.

Perfectly suited for dazzling the crowd at summer night dance parties, daytime wedding receptions, and champagne-fueled social gatherings, fashionistas of every shape and size are eager to don the impeccable designs of Tadashi Shoji.

When Plain and Simple Just Won’t Cut It:

Forget about floor-length, flowing maxi dresses, and show off your spectacularly tanned legs with a knee-length dress as seen in Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

Wear a re-imagined version of the classic sleeveless summer dress. Using lace cut-outs to overlay a pale rose, patterned lightweight fabric, Tadashi Shoji created a delicate balance between feminine charm and practical summertime wear. A nude heel, muted peach lip, and shoulder-length coif added an air of ease and grace to this stunning number.

Heat Things Up:

Sunshine yellow fabrics, with midnight black mesh material overlays, promote an air of sophisticated freshness as seen on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. No other designer could pull off such a remarkable contrast of color and texture like Tadashi Shoji. A daring ensemble such as this must be complemented with pointed-toe heels of the dominant color (as pictured above), barely-there makeup and a statement piece such as teardrop earrings.

Summer Style Calls For Sequins:

To add a dash of sparkle to your summertime wardrobe, add sequins into your closet. Summertime dresses embellished with sequins hearken memories of a by-gone era, which is both classic and stylish enough for even the most discriminating fashionista. Tadashi Shoji’s shimmering, Pacific Ocean blue knee-length dress is the perfect representation of a summertime dress that can be worn to elegant dinner parties and social events. Strut your stuff in heels of the same color, an understated eyeliner with long flowing tresses to finish the look.

No matter the season, turn heads in your newly designed wardrobe inspired by one of the most innovative fashion designers in the world! Share your best summer dress ensembles with me in the comment box below, and share your photos on Fashion Mingle.net Facebook page today.

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