THE FASHION IDENTITY Special Exclusive Interview Taken By Pitanjal Datta
Interview With Katarzyna Kate Pirogowicz. 1) According to you the definition for FASHION and STYLE. Ans) For me Fashion and Style is knowledge how and what to wear it. Fashion is really interesting, but is changing very fast. I live in one of the fashion city - Milan. Here you can see people from all the world, how they are dressed up, you can go on fashion shows, you can see new trends in shops. It is not easy to be fashionable, you have to know what is on the top in this season, like color, patterns, the type of material, texture, length, cutting, which accessories, shoes. The Style is like to know what you can wear it, what you can't, what you can mix, and what you cannot. Everyone has an own style and dress up by it.
ond will be also simple with black pants with flowers, and synthetic fur jacket or cape. The third attire will be more elegant with skirt blue, shirt and cape/coat. On March I will have another shooting, more interesting. We will be in abandoned place, 2 dogs, and attires will be one rock/sexy and another elegant. But I can't tell you more details.
3) Your favorite fashion accessory that you think stands out for you and all other ladies.? Ans) Earrings... I think they do woman more elegant and sexy. Also I love handbags of all types.
4) How would you dress up on a hot sultry afternoon....? Ans) I'm sure will be one top and shorts or light skirt.
2) Tell us about your attire in your upcoming shoots. Ans) My next shoot will be on Saturday 8th February 2015 in Milano in the Garibaldi's zone. Will be a little cold because shooting is outside. I think I will have 3 changes: one will be simple like long red sweater with belt in waist, under pantyhose, all with coat and accessories. The sec Our Fashion Inspiration Katarzyna Kate Pirogowicz
5) The make up and accessories that you would keep when dressed up for a hot sultry afternoon Ans) When is hot I do just light make up, base foundation and mascara. Accessories less possibile.
Katarzyyna shows you how to look elegant in a white vest and shorts Katarzyna in her favourite leggings and high heels
6) Your favorite outfit of a female character from a recent film that you watched?What did you like the most about it? Ans) I love film "The devil wears Prada". Anne Hathaway, normal girl has got a job in Runway as a personal assistant and she gradually learns her responsibilities and begins to dress more stylishly to show her effort and commitment to the position.
7) What outfit according to you suits you the best and why? Ans) I like dressing up elegantly, from skirt to pants,leggings and high heels shoes. I like this feel like a woman.
8) Your favorite shopping destinations for clothes and fashion accessories... Ans) I live in Milan. Centre of fashion. Wherever you go you have shops. I like to go on Piazza Duomo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele or Corso Buenos Aires.
9) Tell us about the make up that you keep for your shoots? How is it influenced? Ans) For my shoots make up is done by Make-up Artist, always. She knows how to do best. And on the photos make up is one of most important things.
10) Your favorite designer whose clothes you love to wear?
Ans) My favorite designer is Tony Ward. I love his clothes. They are elegant, sexy, beautifull. But I didn't wear it, not yet. I'd like to and one day I will buy it.
11) Your favorite make up product without which you cannot step out of your house? Ans) Always base foundation for my face. After that is mascara and black pencil.
12) How would you dress up for a party on a hot humid night?Also tell us about the make up and fashion accessories that you would love to keep?
Ans) Like I told before, I like dresses and skirt with top. One of this I will dress up sure. The make up will be strong dark on eyes, natural on lips. Accessories just one handbag, maybe earrings and necklace.
Katarzyna in a neutral and gentle floral print.
13) Which vest do you love wearing more....The one with an animal print or the one with a floral print? Ans) I think with a floral print. Is more neutral and gentle.
14) How about having a fusion between animal print and floral print? Ans) Like I told before, floral print can be worn always, every day and season, Iike I don't like animal print on the clothes, also I don't like words on it.
15) Nail art that you are currently sporting?Tell us the regimen about the regular care that you need to take for the nails...... Ans) I have my natural nails. Sometimes I do colors, but often I have French Manicure. Important is to use cream for the hand, better if is moisturizing. And what you eat, how you eat make a difference for having strong nails and beautifull hands.
16) Tell us about the different types of tops that you love wearing during winters? Ans) I like sweaters during winter, I feel warm. I don't like winter and when is cold I have to be wearing
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“Everybody can be fashionable 22) Your favorite footwear(casual) Your favorite footwear(formal) Ans) In winter boots, high without heels, summer ,shoes more open is possibile Heels always!
23) How big a role does body type for ladies play in the way they dress up? Tell us about the different body types suitable for different attires.....If someone does not meet have the correct body type how can she wear that outfit? Ans) Slim ladies don't have problems. Whatever they wear they look good. But small woman if they want to look taller have to wear heels, skirts till knees. Tall ladies can't wear heels very high, long skirts, pants like 3/4. But they look fantastic with long evening dress. Ladies with large hips can't wear pants with high state. Has to wear for example jeans with low state. Woman with small bust have to wear top, t-shirt with small patterns.
24) Often we find people wearing mutual prints and dresses in a public place...What would your advice be to people who wants to avoid ending up wearing the same attire as
Katarzyna in an eccentric Sylwia Reda short dress
another person in a public place and stand out eccentric? Ans) Really I don't know. I think they must have their own look, wearing what they like, not what others are wearing.
Another option is find own designer and stylist.
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e�- Katarzyna Kate.Pirogowicz mers we missed asking you?Please give us the answer to the question as well.... Ans) About question number 20? Okay. I have always one jacket for the evening or something light. I wear always one top or t-shirt, shorts or skirt for be comfortable.
Katarzyna in a multi-coloured textured printed top for a photo shoot
26) Men's attire that you think is the most attractive? Ans) When men looks elegant , in business suit.
27) The first thing that comes to your head about FASHION when it comes to men.... Ans) Suit... dark, with white elegant shirt and a tie.
28) For men what are the different body types necessary for wearing different attires...If one is not eligible how can he wear that..?What should he do? Ans) In my opinion men does not wear strait/slim pants/jeans. Men don't have a problem like women with different body types.
29) A tip that you would like to give to all our male readers who wants to dress well and look good....? Ans) Remember, before going out look in the mirror. You have to be sure that what you are wearing is beautiful, you look great,
your make up is good and also hair. If not, turn back and do your best.
30) What are the other qualities you consider that men
should have to carry an outfit with dignity and smartness Ans) Don't be afraid ,use the cream for face, doesn't kill you, shave every day, eat good and not too much, less alcohol and more sports.
31) A word of motivation to all those who are non fashion enthusiasts? Ans) Everyone can be fashionable, don't have to spend a lot of money. A lot of clothes you can use in different ways, don't need to have 3 wardrobes of clothes. I think all ladies want look good and fashion.
FROM THE EDITOR
Rachel Zoe once said Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. Like one must learn on how to speak,fashion too is something that one needs inspiration and knowledge and education on to express himself or herself. In this edition of “The Fashion Identity” ,our aim was to enlighten and educate all of you our readers about fashion by one of the top personalities in the Fashion World ,Katarzyna Kate Pirogowicz . Let me share with you guys it was such an enlightening experience on my part on getting the opportunity and pivilege to interview her for this edition of “The Fashion Identity” Hope you guys loved the interview and got enlightend and matured on Fashion from Katarzyna’s brilliance and elegance in her work and guiding words on how you can be FASHIONABLE too..... Would like to take this opportunity to thank Katarzyna for her heart and soul effort for this interview,despite her busy schedule.Also would like to take the opportunity to acknoledge and thank Julie Sejournet, Angelika Żeleźnicka,Gian Maria Garuti,Giorgio Taddia,Franco Zucchelli,Barbara Bolzoni, Denis Gattonero De Pauli, NDfreelance Rimini,Fabrizio Polli,Silvia Vipiana, Angelica Guida,Lorenzo Giupponi,Alessia Banterla, who clicked many of the beautiful pictures that you see in this interview, also Make Up Artists Aleksandra Wloszek,Stefania Verrigni,Mery Duff,Silvia Rossini and designers Sylwia Reda & Mariana Bancinschi whose couture Katarzyna is seen wearing for many photo shoots in the interview. -Pitanjal Datta