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updates, updates.. and expectations.

I am really trying to find time. That's something really hard for me at this moment... I'm rushing my new collection and it will be crazy like this till April.  But all efforts will be granted, I'm sure :D

Many of you probably noticed, but we changed tchibiwear.com layout, just because we're trying to find something more clean and maybe (just maybe, hahaha) try to give you little tips about our next collection.

Well you probably know if someone is working in a new project, it's all about expectations. Not just yours, but mainly on the people involved.  People who follow you, sponsors, clients, other artists, other professionals involved, and even yourself is/are expecting something.  But the most important is not put those expectations in foreground. It should be the last one. Your main worry just need to do the best you can for your project. Put EFFORTS on it... more than expectations. Put your HEART on it. Not expectations.

Ustrendy interview

http://www.ustrendy.com/featured/?featured_id=131 (the original link)

Tchibi, by designer Mariana Castro Carvalho, is an amazing knitwear collection! Shop sweaters, dresses, tops, and accessories that are brightly colored and uniquely accented!

What is your inspiration for this collection?

I was always fascinated by urban and modern lifestyle but very interested in handmade artworks and old techniques as knitting and crochet. In this collection, I was inspired by these contrasts that always were inside my mind and I tried to re-create and mix them in a creative way.

Education/Experience:

I’ve being studying for several years, doing a lot of courses related to fashion activities and when I was 18 I felt I was ready to enter in fashion market. I was one of the winners of L’oreal Criando Moda Contest and I was invited to work in the creative department of a luxury and important brand in Brazil. After that, I did my second fashion show at Rio Moda Hype (a project to new designers inside Rio Fashion Week) and started to dedicate myself just to my brand. I’ve been developing several projects and preparing my third fashion show at November 14th.

What drove you to choose fashion design and specifically starting your own design?

I was always interested in handmade crafts and I remember to dress my collection of Barbies with my own designs when I was a little child. So it’s kind difficult to say when exactly I decided to become a fashion designer, but I guess it was always in my blood. My mom was always knitting or sewing something and I was around her helping and learning. But for being honest I did not plan to be a fashion designer till I was 14 or 15. Before that I thought maybe I would be a musician, journalist or civil engineer. Anyway, when I entered in high school I started to see fashion as a way to express my ideas and suddenly it turned to a need in my life.

What has prepared you to enter the world as a fashion designer?

Actually I don’t believe people are ready when they need to give their first steps. So my courage and will to show my designs were the main things that prepared me to enter in fashion world.

Describe your style:

Happiness, sadness, optimism, vigor, revolt... It's all about feelings, urban lifestyle, contrasts and music. It's the four most significant things in my life.

Your 3 wardrobe staples:

Sneakers, black leggings and mini dress.

Favorite fashion decade:

Now!

You'd never be caught dead wearing:

Never say never!

One thing you couldn't live without:

Love.

Favorite Celebrity Fashion Icon:

Madonna

What fad would you bring back?

Handmade kimonos.

Perfect night on the town outfit:

Something that makes you feel strong, unique, sexy, intelligent and modern.

What is some advice that you would give to aspiring independent designers?

My motto "Indie power!!" Fierce, fellas!

What is your favorite part about being a Fashion Designer?

I love to be able to express my ideas in designs and see people happyabout wearing them.