FASHION
HISTORY is a main key for inspiration and ideas...
The wheel is always spinning around, so we are not really coming up with anything new. The only innovations we were new and successful with ~ were our Fabrics/ Textures/ Techniques...
The way we:creators: apply our skill to an existing silhouette ~ is what sets us apart and makes us different...
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Born in 1980 to an Armenian family, Erna Leon Barsegian is a native of the country of Georgia. Her parents, both of whom are musicians, supported Erna's own passion for the visual arts from a young age and Erna first picked up a paintbrush at the age of 3. Having recognized the young artist's incredible talents, they enrolled her in the Fine Arts school before later sending her to study at the prestigious Academy of Art and Design. From there, the young art prodigy emigrated to the United States where she attended New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, gaining her bachelors degree in 2002.
After 6 years working in New York's garment district, she launched the Erna Leon label in 2008. In its first year, the label gained recognition for its intricate and stunning designs and, in July 2008, Erna was awarded the "Best in Class: Luxury Denim" award at Supima's inaugural Design Contest for Emerging Talent. Erna is no stranger to this kind of recognition, and can count reaching the top three in the prestigious Gen ART art competition and hosting a number of solo art exhibitions and fashion shows amongst her many achievements to date
Erna Leon has quickly drawn a loyal following from those who adore her distinctly feminine, playful and whimsical yet elegant clothing - a stark contrast to the emotive and often darker nature of her art. Following the popularity of her collection at the Young Designers Market in SoHo, in May 2009, Erna opened her own boutique within the Edge NY store located on Bleecker street. Since then, her band of followers has continued to expand as more of New York's fashion conscious trendsetters discover Erna's unique collection crafted from rare and one of a kind vintage fabrics.
The wheel is always spinning around, so we are not really coming up with anything new. The only innovations we were new and successful with ~ were our Fabrics/ Textures/ Techniques...
The way we:creators: apply our skill to an existing silhouette ~ is what sets us apart and makes us different...
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Born in 1980 to an Armenian family, Erna Leon Barsegian is a native of the country of Georgia. Her parents, both of whom are musicians, supported Erna's own passion for the visual arts from a young age and Erna first picked up a paintbrush at the age of 3. Having recognized the young artist's incredible talents, they enrolled her in the Fine Arts school before later sending her to study at the prestigious Academy of Art and Design. From there, the young art prodigy emigrated to the United States where she attended New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, gaining her bachelors degree in 2002.
After 6 years working in New York's garment district, she launched the Erna Leon label in 2008. In its first year, the label gained recognition for its intricate and stunning designs and, in July 2008, Erna was awarded the "Best in Class: Luxury Denim" award at Supima's inaugural Design Contest for Emerging Talent. Erna is no stranger to this kind of recognition, and can count reaching the top three in the prestigious Gen ART art competition and hosting a number of solo art exhibitions and fashion shows amongst her many achievements to date
Erna Leon has quickly drawn a loyal following from those who adore her distinctly feminine, playful and whimsical yet elegant clothing - a stark contrast to the emotive and often darker nature of her art. Following the popularity of her collection at the Young Designers Market in SoHo, in May 2009, Erna opened her own boutique within the Edge NY store located on Bleecker street. Since then, her band of followers has continued to expand as more of New York's fashion conscious trendsetters discover Erna's unique collection crafted from rare and one of a kind vintage fabrics.
