Artifice in Paris
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Hi, I'm Kristin Costa and I'm a fashion and Costume designer from NYC. I've been sewing and designing since I learned how to sew in preschool, and have continued ever since. It is my passion, my job, and how I fill my free time.
I've been asked to participate in Paris Fashion Week. Mic Drop. In a Rococo space called Salons Marceau. My collection this season is called "Artifice" and is fully inspired by Rococo art, Marie Antoinette, and the French Revolution. Anyone who knows me is aware that this is an absolute dream come true.
Last week my savings went to repairing my car, which I need for work. Then the show producers emailed me personally saying that they'd picked me, and were willing to give me a significantly reduced fee due to another designer dropping out at the last minute.
The decision to fund raise took a few days for me to make. But this is something I've wanted since I knew what Paris fashion week was.
Since I hate not earning things, I've thought of a few options:
1. Money donated at this time will be applied to any future costume (or any other garment or mermaid tail) orders.
---Custom requests will be fulfilled between November 2019-April 2020
2. Money given during this time can be used to purchase any existing costumes in my archives. (write me a note about which ones you want)
----I can set dates in which I can host gatherings where people can come pick up things I've set aside for them, or you can browse what I've got. Most likely mid September or early October.
3. If you'd like to donate because you just want to support me, then I will list you as a sponsor on any future press (that I have control of) until you tell me not to. This includes my upcoming lookbook, which will be distributed at NY fashion week and Paris Fashion week. And you will have my undying gratitude and can call on me to help you move furniture when needed etc. As I've mentioned, my van has been repaired..
4. If you can't donate, I'd love it if you could share, especially to people who might appreciate and need my costume skills.
I am incredibly lucky to have been given this opportunity, I would not be in this position in the first place without the support of so many people up to this point.
Thank you so so much. Thank you.
I've been asked to participate in Paris Fashion Week. Mic Drop. In a Rococo space called Salons Marceau. My collection this season is called "Artifice" and is fully inspired by Rococo art, Marie Antoinette, and the French Revolution. Anyone who knows me is aware that this is an absolute dream come true.
Last week my savings went to repairing my car, which I need for work. Then the show producers emailed me personally saying that they'd picked me, and were willing to give me a significantly reduced fee due to another designer dropping out at the last minute.
The decision to fund raise took a few days for me to make. But this is something I've wanted since I knew what Paris fashion week was.
Since I hate not earning things, I've thought of a few options:
1. Money donated at this time will be applied to any future costume (or any other garment or mermaid tail) orders.
---Custom requests will be fulfilled between November 2019-April 2020
2. Money given during this time can be used to purchase any existing costumes in my archives. (write me a note about which ones you want)
----I can set dates in which I can host gatherings where people can come pick up things I've set aside for them, or you can browse what I've got. Most likely mid September or early October.
3. If you'd like to donate because you just want to support me, then I will list you as a sponsor on any future press (that I have control of) until you tell me not to. This includes my upcoming lookbook, which will be distributed at NY fashion week and Paris Fashion week. And you will have my undying gratitude and can call on me to help you move furniture when needed etc. As I've mentioned, my van has been repaired..
4. If you can't donate, I'd love it if you could share, especially to people who might appreciate and need my costume skills.
I am incredibly lucky to have been given this opportunity, I would not be in this position in the first place without the support of so many people up to this point.
Thank you so so much. Thank you.
Organizer
Kris Costa
Organizer
Hampton, NJ