Camilla Staerk Does Prints & Sets Sights on NYCh
By: Boyd Davis
Photo below: Designer Camilla Staerk.

NEW YORK, Oct 23, 2002/ --- Camilla Staerk is getting lighthearted.

"The next collection is going to be very different from my others," the designer said, in her Danish/London lilt. "I am becoming too known for dark and melancholy, and I don't want to be. The colors in my collections will remain subtle, but I am lightening up and introducing prints for the first time."

The 28-year-old Danish native was unable to show this season due to financial restructuring but has produced a small collection and plans to show in New York in February.

"I have only shown in London so far, but to do something in New York is my dream and that is what I am working towards. Showing here will also mark a simpler, cleaner, more mature feel to my designs."

After moving from a small town outside of Copenhagen, Camilla moved to London in 1996 to study for just one year, but has been there ever since.

"I love London and the press have received my shows very well there," she says, "but it's New York or Paris where I now ultimately want to be."

The British press has certainly supported her whimsical, fairytale like designs -- British Vogue hailing her "a future star" -- but she is set on making a move.

"I have spent this last week meeting press and buyers in New York and it has gone very well," Staerk said. "I am leaving today but am already planning my next trip back. It's time for a change."

Spring 2004 (Photo by FW)

Website: www.camillastaerk.co.uk

Address:
CAMILLA STAERK
Buyer:
Luciana Ryder
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7739 3397
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7739 3318
Email: sales@camillastaerk.co.uk

Press:
Mike at Concrete PR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 4333
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7434 4555