I decided last week that it cannot possibly be healthy that so many incredible pieces are available to us at, literally, the click of a button 24/7. But, thankfully, the lovely Ms Shereen Nimbalker, Director of Manikinn.com, has changed my mind. Yet again. They always win! :)
I spoke to Shereen about what she and Manikinn are all about:
How did Manikinn start out?
To release the product, we do a fashion shoot- from the models through to photographer, to capture the product. We then release the product onto our website, facebook and twitter pages. We work closely with our PR agency to market our product. We update all of our client base on our new range.
What are your plans for 2010?
My plans for 2010 are more buying trips to expand the manikinn range and expand the range to wholesalers. Also to grow the manikinnbrides.com, which is our new site for bridal wear.
Who would you say is the most significant style icon at the moment?
At the moment I would say Olivia Palermo. She has a natural flair in mixing and matching fabrics, adding the right amount of sparkle and dimension to an outfit. She has a knack for looking great in anything she puts on without a doubt!
What changes do you see happening in the international fashion industry in the near future?
I see the international fashion industry taking on quite a dramatic change concentrating more on shapes and forms rather than adornments. So a lot of innovative design concentrating on the shapes of the clothes rather than their smaller details. Rich hues of colour will be emerging, all presenting the exciting world of the modern young woman, a hint of exotic chic.
Manikinn.com is an Australian Online Fashion Boutique created by Shereen Nimbalker in 2008. It started out to create easier shopping for the busy, fashion conscious, young female. Manikinn.com takes all the hard work out for you and you are rewarded with trendy, up -to-date, top quality fashion.
What kind of work goes into releasing one product?
Trend sourcing comes first, so attending parades, trend casting and so on. After we have come up with a decision on what we would like to feature on Manikinn.com, we source the product, which means going on buying trips. We source our range from quality wholesalers from the USA and Europe.
What kind of work goes into releasing one product?
Trend sourcing comes first, so attending parades, trend casting and so on. After we have come up with a decision on what we would like to feature on Manikinn.com, we source the product, which means going on buying trips. We source our range from quality wholesalers from the USA and Europe.
To release the product, we do a fashion shoot- from the models through to photographer, to capture the product. We then release the product onto our website, facebook and twitter pages. We work closely with our PR agency to market our product. We update all of our client base on our new range.
What would you say is your greatest influence at the moment?
My influences are always about what is happening in my life. At the moment I would say my greatest influence is the Couture Fashion Show that took place in Paris in 2010. I was there at this time and the atmosphere at the shows and in the city was electric! This is reflected in the new range, which has a parisian theme and is also a bit edgy and supersonic!
My influences are always about what is happening in my life. At the moment I would say my greatest influence is the Couture Fashion Show that took place in Paris in 2010. I was there at this time and the atmosphere at the shows and in the city was electric! This is reflected in the new range, which has a parisian theme and is also a bit edgy and supersonic!
What are your plans for 2010?
My plans for 2010 are more buying trips to expand the manikinn range and expand the range to wholesalers. Also to grow the manikinnbrides.com, which is our new site for bridal wear.
Who would you say is the most significant style icon at the moment?
At the moment I would say Olivia Palermo. She has a natural flair in mixing and matching fabrics, adding the right amount of sparkle and dimension to an outfit. She has a knack for looking great in anything she puts on without a doubt!
What changes do you see happening in the international fashion industry in the near future?
I see the international fashion industry taking on quite a dramatic change concentrating more on shapes and forms rather than adornments. So a lot of innovative design concentrating on the shapes of the clothes rather than their smaller details. Rich hues of colour will be emerging, all presenting the exciting world of the modern young woman, a hint of exotic chic.
Always loving insight like this, Shereen! Thank you, also, to the lovely Tamara Secivanovic!
Check out more of Manikinn HERE.
P.S. Way to fuel my love of lace :)
*love*
xx
