Tadashi Shoji answers our quickfire questions as he prepares for his Fall 2014 show.
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The night before my show I will most likely…
enjoy a team dinner and try to rest as much as possible.
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The morning of my show I plan on… waking up early, doing yoga, eating breakfast and taking in the moments before the show.
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When it comes to managing stress… I take a hot bath to unwind.
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What I’m most excited for Fall 2014 is… conveying my inspiration on the runway.
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For me, Fall 2014 is all about… laser cut suede in jewel tones.
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The item of clothing I’m currently wearing the most is… neoprene pants.
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When I’m at work, I love wearing… pops of color.
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The most treasured item in my closet is… a Bottega Veneta nylon coat – I take it with me everywhere I go.
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My beauty essentials are… my favorite cologne, Annick Goutal Eau D Hadrien.
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My Fashion Week must-haves include… my iPad, green tea, healthy snacks and a strong team behind me.
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When I’m looking to get inspired I… read and travel.
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I could never travel without… movies to watch.
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The one electronic I can’t live without is… my iPad.
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If my days had one extra hour I’d… be grateful.
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The last thing I googled was… the Spring 2014 Couture shows.
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I’m dying to splurge on… redecorating my Shanghai condo.
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My guilty pleasure is… cashews and almonds – they make me cough when I eat them (maybe I’m allergic), but I can’t resist.
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I couldn’t survive Fashion Week without… my team.
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I will always be excited about NYFW because… I thrive on the pressure – the energy keeps me going.
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When it comes to picking models… I work with our show stylist to cast the up-and-comers of the season and there are always a few favorites that I love to re-cast.
- As soon as my show is over, I plan to… celebrate with my team!
