Late Summer Lookbook feat. Maggie Grace Fashion

Hey, guys! I have been meaning to join sartorial forces with Maggie Grace Fashion for the longest time, and I’m excited to finally be able to present you with our collaboration! Maggie is a young designer with the mindset of creating beautiful clothing for all women to feel confident in. She’s participated in major fashion events, from local runway shows to fashion weeks across the country. Her designing abilities speak for themselves, but I interviewed Maggie to delve a bit deeper into her style world. When you realize you love her as much as I do, check out some of the designs on her website at http://www.maggiegracefashion.com.

When did you first start designing and why?

I started designing clothes for my Barbies out of napkins and hand sewing them when I was eight. I loved fashion, drawing, and architecture. I gave up on sewing when I was 10 and picked it back up around 13. I started making costumes and clothes for my friends and having photo shoots with them. I tried out for Project Runway Jr and didn’t make it on, but I kept sewing and making clothes for my family and myself.

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How would you describe your own personal style?

My personal style is uptown chic with a downtown edge. I love glamorous New York City style clothes and lots of street style. I love neutrals with a pop of colour and dark make up. Blacks, nudes, greys, whites, and dark greens with pops of red, silver, gold, and pink are necessities in my closet. I also incorporate everything that I like to wear into my collections.

What opportunities have arisen from your fashion business?

I have been able to do so much in fashion because of my brand! I was featured in a runway show at my school and showcased my prom looks and auctioned off a homecoming dress. I was nominated for Young Designer of the Year and released my fall and winter collection on the runway in New York. I was also a finalist for Project Runway Jr but declined for independent reasons. I’ve also been blessed with incredible clients and have been able to sell so many pieces. I’m looking forward to Washington DC Fashion Week and New Orleans Fashion Week as well.

It can be intimidating making a name for yourself in the fashion industry, especially at such a young age. What would you say sets you apart from other designers?

It’s especially hard to create such a name this young because of all the negative people that try to bring you down. I have numerous people tell me I’m too young or not talented enough. I think my age definitely sets me apart because I am running a business so young. My design aesthetic is very different and I take risks that other designers don’t. I use sheer fabric and corsets that may seem too risqué to people. Also, I work on custom fashion, which means I work one-on-one with the client and figure out what they like.

What advice would you give other young designers looking to enter the fashion world?

I would tell other young designers to work extremely hard and take every opportunity given to them. I would say to quit sports and clubs for a little to build up their business. Most importantly to be themselves and never give up or give in to what someone else wants them to be.

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Thank you all for sticking around through the end of this post, I know there was a ton of amazing content. Hope you enjoyed getting to know Maggie! Let me know what you thought of these outfits (styled and designed by Maggie) in the comments below, and check back on the blog for back-to-school posts coming soon!

~Sky

Maggie Outfit #1

Striped off-the-shoulder top: Maggie Grace Fashion ($35 for sale now)

Skinny Jeans: H&M

Heels: F21

Purse: Vintage thrift

Sunglasses: F21

Bandanna: Joanns

Sky Outfit #1

White Tee: Target

Slip Dress (top): Anew (thrifted)

Culottes: F21