Darcy Fogg Fogg of Fashion Celebrating Cynthia Rowley · 2019. 1. 2. · By the way, I also wear...
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4 NOTABLES SPECIAL SECTION OF THE THE PALM BEACH POST REAL NEWS STARTS HERE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 Darcy Fogg chats with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley. DF: When did you know you wanted to be a fash- ion designer? CR: I started sewing when I was 7! DF: How is fashion today different from when you began? CR: There are no rules in fashion anymore. There is an exuberance in personal style, wear what makes you happy not what someone says is a trend. DF: Describe the Cynthia Rowley woman. What does she do? What does she care about? CR: She is effortless, dar- ing and unique. Lives for life, love and embraces the idea of endless summer. She cares about a variety of causes and initiatives because she is soulful, passionate. I like to think my customer is a little bit like me! DF: Your spring collection is entitled “Endless Sum- mer.” Tell us what inspired this season’s pieces. CR: The collection that is in the store now is a mix of sporty and feminine. Casual embroidered sweatshirts that work as well with a luxe skirt or your favorite pair of jeans. We keep that party going into our Spring collec- tion, adding even more swim and surf inspired looks. And you can always count on a pretty dress. DF: What is the one piece from your collection that Cynthia Rowley understands the Palm Beach lifestyle. In the morning, she might go paddle boarding on the lake in a bright- ly-colored wetsuit. Then, cof- fee in an embroidered sweat- shirt and brocade mini skirt. Lunch follows in suede pants and a poplin sleeve sweater. Pool-time with the children means a metallic two-piece with an eyelet tunic dress. By 6 o’clock, another change into a silk gown, and finally, bed-time at ten, comfortable in a graffiti tee and printed leggings. Adven- ture exudes from every Cynthia Rowley design, and that adven- turous female spirit is integral to Palm Beach style. Last week I hosted the open- ing party for Cynthia Row- ley’s first Palm Beach boutique at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. The cocktail party brought out fashionistas to shop the “End- less Summer” collection. Par- ty-goers sipped champagne as they enjoyed the sounds of D J Aulden Brown. A beauty bar from EIR NYC also dazzled. It was a warm welcome to a most creative fashion force, and a por- tion of the proceeds benefited the Ocean Conservancy, a char- ity focused on protecting the oceans and maritime wildlife. When fashion and philanthropy intersect, Palm Beach will always show its support. PHOTOS BY NICK MELE As a passport-holder of both Palm Beach and Manhattan, I am excited by any opportunity to connect the two islands. I met designer Cynthia Rowley several years ago at New York Fashion Week, and I marveled at her creative command of print, pattern, and texture. She knows how to translate aesthetic into brand extension:, accessories, home décor and active wear, to name just a few. Beyond fashion, Cynthia works also with contemporary artists. She founded an online store to showcase and sell fine art prints. Celebrating Cynthia Rowley Discussions with Darcy Darcy Fogg Fogg of Fashion CYNTHIA ROWLEY PALM BEACH The Royal Poinciana Plaza 340 Royal Poinciana Way, 322B 561-571-0576 every Palm Beach woman should have? CR: A two-piece swimsuit but with a floaty cotton dress. DF: What is your designing process like? Take us briefly through how you work. CR: I start with a kernel of inspiration and evolve from there. It is very, very hands-on start to finish. I have a close-knit team and we love to explore and take chances each season. The original prints and fabrics as well as innovation in new products challenge us every day. DF: Your pop up bou- tique opening here in Palm Beach benefited Ocean Conservancy. Tell us about your connection to the charity and cause. CR: As an avid surfer, the ocean is an integral part of my life and I am deeply passion- ate about its conservation. DF: Well we know you love to surf, a love you share with many Palm Beach- ers. How did you get into surfing? What do you love most about it? CR: I just love every part of the experience. It is medita- tive, endlessly exhilarating, and family fun. My hope is that my wetsuits will inspire women to take a lesson or get in the water more often. By the way, I also wear one in the pool when the water is chilly. Darcy in a Cynthia Rowley print top at the opening party. Cynthia Rowley NIGEL BARKER Black sequin flared pants, $550 Casey Waldin and Natasha Steinle Bryan and Serena Mattson J. Roby Penn IV and Xiomi Murray Red off shoulder daisy print dress, $450 Prism colorblock wetsuit, $265 Notables contributor Darcy Fogg is committed to demystifying the world of high style. In Fogg of Fashion you’ll find Darcy’s take on the best fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Palm Beach County, including unique spotlights, and exclusives. Read more at foggoffashion.com and follow her on Instagram @foggoffashion. Have something you think we should know about? Email Darcy at [email protected].
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4 NOTABLES SPECIAL SECTION OF THE THE PALM BEACH POST REAL NEWS STARTS HERE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
Darcy Fogg chats with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley.
DF: When did you know you wanted to be a fash-ion designer?
CR: I started sewing when I was 7! DF: How is fashion today different from when you began?
CR: There are no rules in fashion anymore. There is an exuberance in personal style, wear what makes you happy not what someone says is a trend. DF: Describe the Cynthia Rowley woman. What does she do? What does she care about?
CR: She is effortless, dar-ing and unique. Lives for life, love and embraces the idea of endless summer. She cares about a variety of causes and initiatives because she is soulful, passionate. I like to think my customer is a little bit like me! DF: Your spring collection is entitled “Endless Sum-mer.” Tell us what inspired this season’s pieces.
CR: The collection that is in the store now is a mix of sporty and feminine. Casual embroidered sweatshirts that work as well with a luxe skirt or your favorite pair of jeans. We keep that party going into our Spring collec-tion, adding even more swim and surf inspired looks. And you can always count on a pretty dress. DF: What is the one piece from your collection that
Cynthia Rowley understands the Palm Beach lifestyle. In the morning, she might go paddle boarding on the lake in a bright-ly-colored wetsuit. Then, cof-fee in an embroidered sweat-shirt and brocade mini skirt. Lunch follows in suede pants and a poplin sleeve sweater. Pool-time with the children means a metallic two-piece with an eyelet tunic dress. By 6 o’clock, another change into a silk gown, and finally, bed-time at ten, comfortable in a graffiti tee and printed leggings. Adven-ture exudes from every Cynthia Rowley design, and that adven-turous female spirit is integral to Palm Beach style.
Last week I hosted the open-ing party for Cynthia Row-ley’s first Palm Beach boutique at The Royal Poinciana Plaza.
The cocktail party brought out fashionistas to shop the “End-less Summer” collection. Par-ty-goers sipped champagne as they enjoyed the sounds of D J Aulden Brown. A beauty bar from EIR NYC also dazzled. It was a warm welcome to a most creative fashion force, and a por-tion of the proceeds benefited the Ocean Conservancy, a char-ity focused on protecting the oceans and maritime wildlife. When fashion and philanthropy intersect, Palm Beach will always show its support. PHOTOS BY NICK MELE
As a passport-holder of both Palm Beach and Manhattan, I am excited by any opportunity to connect the two islands. I met designer Cynthia Rowley several years ago at New York Fashion Week, and I marveled at her creative command of print, pattern, and texture. She knows how to translate aesthetic into brand extension:, accessories, home décor and active wear, to name just a few. Beyond fashion, Cynthia works also with contemporary artists. She founded an online store to showcase and sell fine art prints.
Celebrating Cynthia Rowley
Discussions with Darcy
Darcy Fogg Fogg of Fashion
CYNTHIA ROWLEY PALM BEACHThe Royal Poinciana Plaza340 Royal Poinciana Way, 322B561-571-0576
every Palm Beach woman should have?
CR: A two-piece swimsuit but with a floaty cotton dress. DF: What is your designing process like? Take us briefly through how you work.
CR: I start with a kernel of inspiration and evolve from there. It is very, very hands-on start to finish. I have a close-knit team and we love to explore and take chances each season. The original prints and fabrics as well as innovation in new products challenge us every day.
DF: Your pop up bou-tique opening here in Palm Beach benefited Ocean Conservancy. Tell us about
your connection to the charity and cause.
CR: As an avid surfer, the ocean is an integral part of my life and I am deeply passion-ate about its conservation. DF: Well we know you love to surf, a love you share with many Palm Beach-ers. How did you get into surfing? What do you love most about it?
CR: I just love every part of the experience. It is medita-tive, endlessly exhilarating, and family fun. My hope is that my wetsuits will inspire women to take a lesson or get in the water more often. By the way, I also wear one in the pool when the water is chilly.
Darcy in a Cynthia Rowley print top at the opening party.
Cynthia Rowley NIGEL BARKER
Black sequin flared pants, $550
Casey Waldin and Natasha Steinle
Bryan and Serena Mattson
J. Roby Penn IV and Xiomi Murray
Red off shoulder daisy print dress, $450
Prism colorblock wetsuit, $265
Notables contributor Darcy Fogg is committed to demystifying the world of high style. In Fogg of Fashion you’ll find Darcy’s take on the best fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Palm Beach County, including unique spotlights, and exclusives. Read more at foggoffashion.com and follow her on Instagram @foggoffashion. Have something you think we should know about? Email Darcy at [email protected].
