From TED.com
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi mixes high fashion and the mass market, with a line of haute couture and a line for Target. Plus a talk show, a cabaret act, a movie, a new book …
Why you should listen
Design-wise, Isaac Mizrahi is best known for bridging the gap between high and low— creating gorgeous couture confections for the likes of Eartha Kitt and others, as well as a hugely popular, groundbreakingly affordable line for Target.
His design mission comes wrapped in endless charisma. He’s a talk-show host, he’s performed his own one-man show Off-Broadway, he was the subject of the hilarious documentary Unzipped, and he does regular cabaret nights at Joe’s Pub in New York City. His new book is called How to Have Style .
What others say
“Q: Do you find that what you do on the side – namely, music – actually makes your [design] more vibrant? A: I think so. Some don’t agree with that thought, but I don’t care about those people. I only care about myself and what I really like doing and what amuses me.” — Stylelist.com
Now watch his video :
TITLE: Isaac Mizrahi: Fashion and creativity
TED2008 · 14:16 minutes · Filmed Feb 2008
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