If you don't like keeping up with models who are transforming the fashion industry or are a pop culture fan like me, you may not know Lori Harvey. In fact, most of what we know about the 24-year-old on the rise model is based on dating gossip or her famous family, rather than who she is or what she's working on. But like most women, she has so much more to offer than meets the eye. Harvey was on the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Men's Fashion Week in 2017. Since then she has built a huge Instagram fan base, booked more modeling jobs and most recently worked with Naked Wardrobe on a collection of loungewear including size. Basically she was out here so we had to take the chance to speak to her one on one. First of all, Harvey will tell you why she decided to stick her toes in designing, why it was important to her that the collection included size and much more.
For those unfamiliar with your job, can you tell us about your previous experience in the fashion industry? My mother introduced me to the industry when I was younger. I've always had a keen eye for fashion. I've been modeling since I was around 3 or 4 years old, so fashion has always been a part of my life. I had my first big break when Dolce & Gabbana invited me to their show in 2017. From there we built a fantastic relationship and that resulted in quite a few campaigns, and I ran in several other fashion shows for them.
How did you come to work with Naked Wardrobe? And what inspired you to design clothes? The collaboration came naturally! I've been wearing the naked wardrobe for a long time and I'm very friends with Shideh, who founded the company with her two sisters. It feels like I've lived in sweats and a naked wardrobe crop top throughout the quarantine. So it was child's play for us when we decided to work together. I want to have my own clothing line at some point, so this was a great way for me to get my feet wet and learn the pros and cons and everything that will help to achieve the best quality possible.
What was the collection inspired by? How did you choose fabrics for the first drop? What pieces did you have to create for this collaboration? I took inspiration from my everyday clothes for this collection, especially recently with the pandemic, so it was very authentic. I love being comfortable without sacrificing my style, and I have put my heart into creating something that can be done. Some of the fabrics we selected were pre-existing fabrics that Naked Wardrobe already had. They are proven and I love them. We made a unique mix for the ribbed crop tops we designed. We took a lot of time to make sure they are the perfect mix of soft, stretchy and durable. They are so comfortable and cozy. I think everyone needs them as a staple in their closet. I felt like I had to create the perfect sweatpants to go with all of these amazing crop tops we designed to make the epitome of cute loungewear.
How important was size inclusiveness to you when creating this collection? Size inclusiveness was paramount; I wanted to create something that was sexy, comfortable, and tailored for all women. I have friends and family of all sizes and it was so important to me that they could be a part of this moment. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their clothes and we have taken that into account throughout the design process.
Can you tell us about your design process? I was involved in the design process for every little detail, from the time the drawstring was on the sweat to make sure the elastic on the crop tops hugged the body just right. We went to the drawing board with the pieces a couple of times to make sure every detail was perfect and I'm happy with the result!
What's your favorite piece in the collection? What's the only item every woman should have in her closet? I love the ribbed crop tops; From the fit to the fabric, I just love them. We took special time; They are made from a specially mixed fabric and are a staple in every wardrobe.
How has your personal style influenced your approach to design decisions? I love sweats and I love crop tops so it was very organic to create plots with these silhouettes in a way that could be fun and sexy. Whether it was one of the sleeves or the back cutouts, I wanted to make something that could actually be worn on a day-to-day basis and inspire confidence. My personal style is the guide that made the collection a reality.
The pandemic has played a huge role in how our approach to style and the way sport is viewed in the fashion industry and beyond. What role do you think the sport will play in the future of style? Sport is definitely here to stay. It has to do with pieces that you can wear for any occasion that is just so great. I think it's the perfect mix of comfort, style and functionality.
What was your favorite piece in designing this collection? And would you design again in the future? I really enjoyed being able to put my hands on all the fabrics and perfecting every little detail while designing this collection. I would love to design again in the future. I've always had an affinity for fashion, I think this is just the beginning. What do you hope the fashion industry and women everywhere take away from this collection? . You can feel good and still look sexy and feel safe in your loungewear.
What's next for you Can you share any exciting news about the future?
I have a lot ahead of me and I'm really excited to share what I've been working on! My skin care line is very soon coinciding with some other projects. My collaboration with Naked Wardrobe was a great start to this eventful year and an incredible experience for me!
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