BE DARING IN DEGEN
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger
Personality and individuality give you the encouragement to express yourself through your clothing. The designer with a knack for the unique is Lindsay Degen. From the time she was just a young girl, Lindsay’s creativity blossomed into what it has become today. From coloring to knitting, she knew her artistry would have a special place in the hearts of others. The one person who has had a huge impact on the path that her life followed is Mark Fina. She met him while she was cast for a TJ Maxx television commercial. He was the creative director who stood behind her and urged her to follow her passion.
Fast forward to the future and Lindsay continues to make an even bigger name for herself in the world of fashion. Each of her collections portray a meaningful message giving them the ability to stand out.
The latest Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is dedicated to and inspired by the work of her geneticist parents also known as DOCTORS DEGEN.
Degen continues to explore the human body. This season the designer approaches her study on a microscopic level, bringing to life through her designs the chromosomes, viruses, crystals, bacterium, and molds seen in her parents lab archive. The collection features Degen’s signature knits and designs which include a “Yuck” emblem sweater, webbed leggings that mimic the molecular structure of mold and DNA emblazoned crop top. The color palette draws from the bodies reaction to the very viruses Degen is exploring in this collection – featuring sickly shades of slime green, jaundiced yellow, gray, ivories and thermometer red. Each piece is crafted in America, made fabrics including cotton, merino and wool.
Crop tops, mixing of the most non obvious colors, fabrics that jump out at you, leggings, oversized sweaters, fun caps bring this collection to life. Of course, every designer has a favorite of each and every collection that they do and Lindsay is no different. She is partial to the sweatshirt with her dad’s face on it.
Quite funny and a great conversation piece. In her world it is a constant reminder of the love and guidance afforded her by inspirational parents.
This is not the only collection that has turned heads by Lindsay Degen. With five collections under her belt including the new launch of her baby line called babyDEGEN, Lindsay is ready to tackle and take on more cool collaborations and expand on babyDEGEN.
Lindsay Degen continues to unleash her style via life experiences. For the young at heart, the rebel with an attitude to go their own way, the playful, the brazen, the beautiful and the bold, DEGEN has a little something for everyone.
You can find all her latest styles at such retailers as Solestruck, FATAL, V Files, SwordSmith,Mino, Bullett Media Shop and always online at shop.degen-nyc.com.
When asked what the best piece of advice for emerging designers, Lindsay replied, “Dont think about it too much. One of my personal mantra’s is HUNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE. Great advice Lindsay!
We look forward to what the coming seasons hold for us in the world of DEGEN.
PHOTO CREDITS: COLLECTIVE Communications
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