Lady Gaga to launch a Jewerly Collection
Lady Gaga will collaborate with Argentinian designer Rodrigo Otazu and Nicola Formichetti to release a Jewelry Collection that consists of six Swarovski crystal necklaces which possess a tribal like quality.
They will also help to create a fashion film to promote the collection at the Paris Fashion Week runway.
In the fashion film, Gaga will be outfitted in top fashion design and luxury accessories, custom made by Rodrigo Otazu and it is rumored that it will feature a “sub-Saharan post-apocalyptic type terrain”.
Nicola Formichetti Taps Rodrigo Otazu and Lady Gaga for Mugler
wwd.comMugler creative director and Lady Gaga stylist Nicola Formichetti tapped Otazu not only to design the accessories for the brand’s upcoming runway show but to work with him on a short film that will serve as the backdrop throughout.
MULLETmag interview with Rodrigo Otazu
Can you tell us a bit about your background?
I am from Argentina and grew up in Amsterdam.
Did you study jewelry design? How did you get into it?
Passion for fashion as simple as that.
What is it like working with precious metals and stones?
It feels like heaven!
When you first started did you ever thing ”wow, this is going it cost me” as in how do you even start to afford working with such metrical?
I start it from the low side and I went up and never give up on my dream.
Your jewelry is BOLD! What is your draw towards bold pieces?
I just write what my hart is telling me to write like a romantic poem how big is a love poem to you?
How would you describe your creations?
My soul, my all.
Do you select the specific pieces for your clients? How do you connect their personality with your designs?
Well is all about a click and when it’s there…….
What kind of person do you see wearing your creations?
My mother and my best friend, from Gaga to the first lady.
What fuels your creativity?
Love
You create, handbags and shoes. What’s next?
You will find out.
What’s your favorite piece?
How can u tell a father what is the favorite sun?
When making masculine pieces, what inspires you?
What ever I am in the mood for can be Greek gods to Argentinian hunks.
Who would you love to collaborate with?
With Queen Elizabeth.
What was the most amazing moment within your career?
Last week working with Mugler and gaga.
Lets try and get inside your head…
Don’t get lost ! lol
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Ohhhhh I got the new CD from Gloria Estefan, but I cant stop listening to Mayer Hawthorne, Chris René , David E sugar, radiohead and the list goes on and on.
Last movie you watched?
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I forgot the name something romantic for sure.
Your escape location?
My mothers place I love home meal and chit chat with her for ever.
Where do you find inspiration?
All over the place!
What was it like for you meeting Karl Lagerfeld?
A real treat! that rocks!
How did you feel the first time you saw your amazing creations on Vogue and the red carpet?
It was a day to remember it change my life.
Can we find you collection in the Middle East?
In the shopping places, Bloomingdales for example.
For a region who adore their jewelry, Do you think the middle east has any influence on jewelry design?
My God yes ! the more the better!!!!!!!!!!!
In your opinion do you think jewelry design is a tougher market then garment design?
Yesssssssssssss.
What’s your opinion of the MULLET?
Edgy and fun.
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