Style Profile: Victoria Lopez Castro
In Your mind, who is the woman that represents Victoria Lopez Castro Couture?
A woman who is not afraid to stand out for her effortless elegance and sophistication
Does your heritage and past influence your designs?
Absolutely, Latins are very passionate and vibrant and I think you can feel that in my collections
How would you define Miami’s fashion?
Light, bright, white and sexy
What are some of your favorite clothing stores/catalogs/websites?
I love everything fashion, décor, lifestyle, gardening, travel, languages, cultures except for cooking I am a disaster in the kitchen. My husband gets mad at me because I am always surfing the web late at night.
What do you believe makes a quality article of clothing?
Exceptional cut and fabric
Do you consider yourself an artist?
I do. I think as a designer you have to push yourself to invent new ways of reinventing fashion. And so you look into other mediums to inspire your creativity.
W hat matters to you most as a fashion designer?
That you are respected for your talent. And what I mean by that is to truly understand the process it took to create that one fabulous piece.
What are your favorite colors to work with and why?
Well quite frankly in my mind I always design everything in black that to me is the king of all colors. Everything looks great in black it’s severe, sexy, architectural, romantic and best of all classic. However I am known to design many of my collections in bold, bright colors as well.
What are your favorite fabrics to work with and why?
I love all fabrics because they all influence me in many different directions. I think it depends more if I am designing evening and the mood of that collection… if its fluid or structured then I start to dissect the options. If it’s ready to wear I try to look for durable travel friendly fabrics that can take you day to night
Which fashion designers have been important points of reference for you?
I would have to say the couture European designers from the past like Valentino, Saint Laurent, Ferre, Lacroix, Dior, Lanvin, Givenchy and Chanel. I love the elegance and sophistication their clothes would speak
What is the best moment of the day?
After work, hanging out with my boys (including my husband) whether its dinner or just watching tv. We are a close knit family I love that!!
What kind of music do you listen to at the moment?
Music is a big factor in my creative process. A lot of people don’t know this but I love to blare great dance music in my car (I have blown out speakers before)
What books do you have on your bedside table?
Although I enjoy reading I never have the time. I have two books I am reading right now actually Eat Love and Pray and the biography of Coco Chanel.
Describe your style like a good friend of yours would.
Effortless style
Global elegance
Cosmopolitan chic
As a woman designing for women we have many different moods and I would like to think that I transpire that in my designs and so that is why I think those would be the best descriptions for my style
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working on the Spring/Summer 2012 collection its top secret
Victoria Lopez Castro is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue Designer Salon Palm, as well as selected boutiques around the country. For more information www.victorialopezcastro.com.
Victoria Lopez Castro embodies what a woman should look and feel like when dressed. I love her styling sense, her colors and most of all her fabric feel like butter on the skin. Couture is such an art and Victoria is a true fashion artist.
Thank you for sharing her new collection. After reading your Q&A, I see why she is not only a great designer but a great person as well.
Thanks.