Pasazz.net
interviews plus size fashion designer Anna Nicole for the second time,
obtaining an update to the buzzing new line jahQoi
Some of you might recall the initial interview Pasazz.net held with plus
size fashion designer Anna Nicole. Since that first
interview, held about a year or so ago, much has happened with Anna
Nicole and her plus size fashion line so we caught up with Anna Nicole
once again to see what's going on with her curvy line, as well as to
get a sneak peek into what's in store for this vibrant line.
First of all
thank for accepting to hold this second interview with
Pasazz.net! I am certain our readers will love to get to know more
about what you, and your fashion line, what you have been up to in the
last year or so!
When we last
interviewed you, your online retail store
was called ANR Apparel. Now the full transition to Jahqoi, including a
revamp of the website has taken place. Can you tell us how that went
along?
We were
looking to really focus in on our goal of becoming a design
company that is known for affordable couture. We wanted to create a
look for the site that would mesh well with this view, and a name that
also followed suit. It took us some time to come up with the name and
the look of the site, but we're happy with it for now. We will be
changing it again, not our name, but the look of the site. So make sure
to keep Jahqoi bookmarked and check back from time to time to see the
changes!
Also, I
recall you had mentioned that the Jahqoi line plans to move
into more things than solely apparel... things like accessories and
lingerie. Is that still in the future plans for Jahqoi?
Oh
yes! We plan to add wide calf
boots, comfortable sexy shoes, lingerie, loungewear, and leather
handbags. As soon as possible, we will move forward to that
goal.
 Some
of the
new styles you have added to the Jahqoi collection are very
fashion forward, giving plus size women a chance to wear 'different and
not standard' pieces of clothing, which are still very figure
flattering. For instance your Veki and Edith knit tops come in a daring
neckline; your Laura jacket and Uniya skirt are unique offerings to
plus size women. These items to me look like they could be in the
leading fashion runways! What are the concepts always you try to
incorporate in the collection?
I love flare..
it just excites me and it feels good to wear something that sways when
you walk. I love soft fabrics that incorporate style and comfort on
equal levels. Other ideas include, a fitted silhouette with pockets in
everything. I love feminine, detailed, tailored garments that can be
worn at a variety of events.
Will it be
Jahqoi's
mission, for the long term, to offer full figured
women with fashion that really seems like it's coming off the catwalk?
It is
absolutely JahQoi's mission to design collections that are style
classic with high quality. I like to keep aware of the trends, but I do
not like to create my whole collection based on trends. It's a
difficult task, but I like to create designs that aren't dated, that
can be worn for years to come. Although I do love to have designs that
have the look of high fashion designs that could be shown on any
catwalk.
We're pleased that Jahqoi has recently been featured in a television
interview on KTLA and NBC News.
 We have been
pleased to see that Jahqoi has recently been featured in
TV interview on KTLA and NBC News. How did these interview come about,
and will we be seeing more of Jahqoi in the limelight?
Well, KTLA
reporter Gayle Anderson has interviewed my family before and so I have
sort of known her for years. Cary Berglund of NBC news, we
found via his website. We contacted him and he called us,
saying he was very impressed with our line. He
wanted to do a story on us for an human interest piece. It
was so exciting! And I'm happy that we're finally getting
some much needed visibility.
What lays
ahead for Jahqoi in 2007, and beyond?
2007 is
heating up... so this will be the year that we really become a well
known designer name. We are also building up our collection to offer
more styles. We're going to add many more dresses, tops, and
skirts. We are also developing a premium jeans and t-shirt
collection.
Women wanting
to purchase Jahqoi clothing can currently do so online at
http://www.jahqoi.com.
Are there any other ways plus size women can
take a look at and also purchase Jahqoi apparel?
We are working
on getting in more retail stores. Our line has been carried at
Vive La Femme in Chicago and Danni Roche in Detroit. But at
this time, customers may only purchase our items online.
Thanks Anna Nicole, for your time!
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