Natasha Sample

Natasha Sample is an up-and-coming fashion designer to be featured on May 13, SFW’s Emerging and Independent Designer night. Natasha designs evening wear. This season, her inspiration came from the peacock. “The whole line is basically incorporating the colors of the feathers along with the glamour and elegance of the bird,” she said.

Her design style expresses her girly side. Her personal style is a little more mixed. “I’m one of those people whose style is definitely determined by my mood,” Natasha shared. “If I’m feeling tomboy-ish, I’ll rock a sweater and jeans. If I want to do something dressier, I’ll dress it up.”

Natasha emphasizes the importance of staying true to your vision when designing and not to worry about whether or not everyone is going to love or hate what you produce. “At the end of the day, you have to be happy with what you’re creating,” she said. After SFW, Natasha hopes to be on TV. She’s attending auditions for “The Fashion Show” and “Project Runway.” Good luck, Natasha!

Fun Facts about Natasha:

• She’s originally from Anchorage, Alaska. She moved to Seattle to attend the Art Institute, where she graduated in June 2009 with a BFA in Fashion Design.
• Her favorite designers are Vera Wang, Christian Dior, Versace and Oscar de la Renta.
• Her designs were featured in an Art Institute ad that ran in Seventeen and CosmoGirl magazines.
• She loves horror films.


-Article by Shauna Nuckles - shauna.nuckles@gmail.com