SH: Hi Laura!
BPR: Seth, how many seasons have you participated in the FashioNXT event?
SH: This is my fifth year!
BPR: What keeps you coming back?
SH: First, the founder, Tito has become a good friend. It is his passion to make it great. He loves it. He gives it everything he's got. And, in return it makes us want to do the same.
BPR: How many looks are you showing this season?
SH: We are keeping it down to ten. There are three of us showing on Saturday night and you get us plus thirty models and everything else and it could get kind of hectic. Ten looks is enough. Just like on Project Runway, you have to get your point of view across in ten looks - you have to be thoughtful and.....no fillers!
BPR: I would imagine that Project Runway designers are a strong drawing card for the show.
Who will be there this year?
SH: Mondo Guerra, Viktor Luna, Michelle Lesniak and myself.
BPR: Are tickets still available?
SH: I believe so. The venue seats over 2000 people - more than at New York Fashion Week. And in addition, there is standing room. Also the runway is long - longer then New York, so there is plenty of time to see each garment.
BPR: It seems to grow bigger each season - what is the secret of the show's success?
SH: Okay, number one is "Who is showing?" We have great designers. Next we have awesome sponsors - Lexus...Wells Fargo... This is an international event. This show has a high level of excellence. Tito goes to shows all over the world and be brings great expertise to us here in Portland.
BPR: Tell us about your 2015 collection?
SH: The collection is called "Thoroughfare." So it is a path from one place to another. I am bringing the elegance from the past into today.
BPR: What else are you working on?
SH: I have an eyewear line, which I will be introducing at FashioNXT. The glasses will be available in retail locations throughout the country. Please stay tuned to my website as we introduce them into new markets.
I also have an ongoing relationship with QVC - I present four times a year. So, last month I presented the Fall 2015 collection. After the FashioNXT event, I will be working on my Fall 2016 collection for QVC.
BPR: SethAaron, we are almost out of time, is there anything else you would like to say to your fans?
SH: Yes, thank you for your support and come on out to FashioNXT!
