Get To Know Designer Kendra Thomas

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Photo: Charlie Cooper of Cioh Photography

FMMF: How would you describe your style of design?
Kendra Thomas: The design esthetic of Elise by Elise is centered around the desire to feel free. The Elise by Elise woman has a chic bohemian vibe no matter if she is at the office or at the beach. Color and feel good fabrics fuel her! Boho chic. Day and night pieces.

 

FMMF: How has music inspired your designs or design process?
KT: Music totally inspires the spirit of creativity. When I listen to music…any music…notes can turn into color and moods. No matter what process of designing that I am in, the sound of music can set the tone for how I’m feeling.

 

FMMF: Other than music, where do you get your inspiration from?
KT: Other than music I get inspiration from my two fearless and super creative kids. They seem to point out things in scenery that no one else notices.

 

FMMF: What’s one thing about you that people might not know?
KT: I consider myself to be a very private person, so there is a lot that people don’t know about me. By looking at me people would never know how obsessed I am with food!

 

FMMF: What are you looking forward to the most about Fashion Meets Music Festival?
KT: I’m looking forward to showing this SS16 collection that I have been curating for the past year! I also look forward to seeing how the fashion community here in Columbus respond.

 

FMMF: If you could design a custom piece for any musician, who would you create it for and what would it be?
I would love to design a jacket for Gwen Stephanie. Sort of like a moto jacket. It wouldn’t be leather or suede though. Maybe a linen. It would be so dope!
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