Studio-Phoenix Blogspot: Jillian Maslow: Q&A

Friday, January 20, 2012

Jillian Maslow: Q&A

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Jillian Maslow: Q & A. Photos and interview by K.K.W

Educated in NYC and Paris, her work has been exhibited and published internationally. With a background in custom couture tailoring, millinery, and now coming into her own more then ever, its hard to believe she was Pre-med in college. She recently finished her involvement in the filming of "24 hour Catwalk" which is currently airing on Lifetime network. 8 of her stylish hats will be featured on the show.

SP: I recently caught up with Jillian @ The Flatiron Hotel, then we walked over to the lounge @ Ristorante "Aselina", for a beer & a bite.

Ristorante "Aselina"

Ristorante "Aselina", Ahi tuna tartare
with robiola cheese, black truffle
and spring onions.

The amazing Jillian Maslow, photo by K.K.W

SP: What got you to start pursing design and fashion seriously?

JM: I started out in pre-med, loved math and science, but was very jealous of the artists and creative people around me. I was a closet sewer:) So I transfered from Suny Purchase University, to F.I.T(Fashion institute of Technology).

SP: when it comes to art, influences are all around, what's one of your strongest?

JM: Alexander Calder. His work always induces happiness, it reminds me of the magic of art.

SP: How did you get involved with "24 hour catwalk"?

JM: I answer the Ad for the show, and did the pilot for it last Oct, it was more or less for the money, but I think its great and the contacts I've made are wonderful. Later on they called and said the show would be on the air.

SP: What do you like about it the most?

JM: It was a tiring situation, but to meet others who have similar skills and passions is amazing. Its great to be in a place with people like that. And the networking has been really helpful.

SP: Any side benefits to speak of?

JM: I got to work on "World of Jenks"(more on air sewing)and "The revolution" with Tim Gunn, behind the scenes stuff. Networking has been really great.

SP: Your gown 'Target:Peace', the best part of the "No Comment" exhibit, any interest events surrounding it?

JM: Bill Shipsey wanted it to be involved with a campaign against small arms, "Control arms"-Amnesty international. But the whole thing was put on hold for a vote until 2012. Also its going to be in a photoshoot in the desert, which will involve stop motion, where you see gun-power residue build up and it turn into flowers, war into peace.

SP: Jillian, great interview & thanks so much for taking the time, I know your very busy. If you would like to know more, go to:www.jillianmaslow.com "24 hour Catwalk" is on Thursdays @ 10 pm on Lifetime and features Jillian as one of the on-air seamstresses in 8 of the 10 episodes, each time wearing on of her amazing hats. "Art is the reason, art is the way"