Read my interview with LA based fashion designer, Kelly Nishimoto, in Style Interviews April 2009 edition! Style Interviews is Talking Makeup’s style section.

Kelly Nishimoto is a fashion designer based in Los Angeles. When Nishimoto moved to Los Angeles, she saw an opportunity to shift the industry’s focus from shabby-chic to structured, and began making her line of Kelly Nishimoto Corsets. Quickly becoming a favorite of celebrities, Nishimoto’s corsets have sculpted the waistlines of Demi Moore, Gwen Stefani, Anastasia, Natasha Henstridge, Jenna Jameson, and yes, even Dave Navarro.

In this interview Kelly Nishimoto talks to Marta Walsh about her fascination with fashion design which began at age 11, the Kelly Nishimoto collection design philosophy, where she draws her inspirations, who does she see wear Kelly Nishimoto, and why she chose Sophie Simmons, Russell Simmons’ daughter, to walk down the runway wearing one of her garments during LA Fashion Week.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with fashion design begin?
Kelly Nishimoto: I started exploring a sewing machine at age 11…I didn’t quite know how to sew clothes yet…but I was pretty darn good at pillows and headbands! ?
Around 13…I started getting super creative & obsessed…I made a wedding gown out of trash bags & tape…the rest is history…

MW: How would you describe the Kelly Nishimoto collection?
KN: COMFORTABLE!!!! Elegant, Feminine, & Desired! I really focus on comfort and longevity! It’s important to feel cozy in what you wear…and if it’s timeless…even better! Some of my key pieces…attract stalkers! Just kidding…but I do hear tons of stories of my clients being followed just so the person could find out where to purchase their outfit…

Continue reading Kelly Nishimoto’s interview with Marta Walsh HERE!