Naomi Campbell, MakingtheCut judges talk design, Amazon and building a global fashion brand
“I think with this show, they really dreamt big because they really selected people that are key players in the fashion industry right now,” says Ferragni, whose business is bolstered by a legion of social media followers. “The whole show is at a very high level. The designers are very talented, all of them. And I think Amazon Fashion is setting up a new standard for fashion and to think differently.
“This means a lot, because they gain the respect of the fashion world,” says Roitfeld of the Seattle-based e-commerce titan. “So at the same time, we have the respect of the fashion world and the visibility of an entire new world. So it’s two things at the same time [that] have never happened before.”
Plus, with the advent of Instagram influencers and the constant hum of Twitter chatter, the market is more crowded than ever. Altuzarra typically creates high-end garments, but has also previously collaborated on a mass-market collection with Target. He is well-acquainted with the obstacles that the next generation of designers face.
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