DOSSIER

On Thursday evening I gathered with a slew of stylish ladies to listen to New York based designer, Rachel Comey. She chatted with Jeremy Lewis, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Garmento Zine about her favorite designers, her transition from menswear to womenswear and so much more. Here are some of my favorite quotes and bits from the chat…

The best advice Rachel ever received was when someone asked her what she imagined her day to look like. Was she surrounded by people or working alone in her studio? What do your weeks, months and years look like? This helped her visualize and realize she wanted to grow her brand.

Rachel’s collections develop at the point where fabric exploration and real life meet.

Rachel wants women to be present in their clothes.

Rachel designs for empowered, modern women who embody their space in the world.

When asked about her favorite fashion designers, Rachel sites lesser known designers including Bonnie Cashin and Charles Kleibacker.