Tarina Tarantino Interviews
Tarina is totally adoreable. Look at her, she’s even rockin’ Lola-esque hair – pink-haired chicas rule! Not only does Tarina look like she’s right outta cutesville, she makes the most fantastical colourful and inventive accessories that I defy any Pink Lady not to fall head over sparkly-glitter pump in love with. “…
We wanted to bring accessories made with the highest quality materials infused with color, sparkle, and unique design into the marketplace. And we believe that there should not be any rules when it comes to creating your own personal style…” Tarina, we totes agree!
Tarina Tarantino Delirio.net Interview
Delirio.net : Tarina started as a model, then she decided to change her life and became a international stylist. Did your former job help you to become a stylist, or not?
T.T.: Yes, absolutely! It gave me my passion for design and fashion. I also worked with some amazing designers when I was living in Europe, like Jean Paul Gaultier…
Delirio.net : Sanrio’s Hello Kitty is so cute, and your interpretation of the sweet Japan little cat has got a great success all over the world. Why do you find Hello Kitty so inspiring? What do you find in her that help you in your creativity?
T.T.: Hello Kitty was a childhood icon that I loved so much. Getting a chance to work with her and re-style her was a dream come true. Now “Pink Head” lives in her own magical world and inspires new collections each season.
Delirio.net : You create jewellery as sparkling dreams and Hollywood stars wear them in the most famous international events: how much is important this fact for you and your work?
T.T.: It is wonderful when a famous girl wears my designs. It can give my pieces a recognition all over the world instantly. These girls are also real fans, they love the jewellery and collect it themselves. It is a compliment because they can wear anything in the world and they choose my pieces. But I really get excited when I see a normal girl walking down the street wearing one of my pieces.
Delirio.net : I absolutely love all your creations, but at the moment is there a collection that has more demands than others?
T.T.: I give the same attention to all of my collections. I do a lot of research and create stories for each collection. I also resource wonderful manufacturers for my components. This is very hard as many of them are all over the world.
Delirio.net : And now, traditional Delirio.net question: what is the stranger thing that you have made in your life up to now?
T.T.: The strangest thing I have done in my life was dying my hair pink. It was six years ago and I decided to keep it which I am very happy for.
Delirio.net : What are your next programs and what will we find in your world shops in most recent times?
T.T.: For spring 2006 we release the Barbie by Tarina Tarantino collection…then you can tell me what you think!!! Xoxo, Ciao and sparkles!!
Tarina Tarantino Pink-World.co.uk Interview
Tarina Tarantino – What’s with the name?
My first name means “Little Story” in Finnish, my parents just wanted me to have a poetic name I guess.
We’ve both got pink hair. That rules. We both love the color pink too, what does it mean to you?
Love Love Love.
What was the first product you ever made and how did you sell it?
Necklaces…years ago while I was living in Europe modeling….my model and stylist friends would buy them from me.
Tell us about your product range, what you got to offer? What are your current favorite items? What inspires your too-cute designs?
Current items can be seen on our website tarinatarintino.com my favorites are the skull pieces and of course Pink Head. Everything inspires me, especially my daughters.
What’s the secret to your success?
Never taking no for an answer and always having a good attitude.
What’s a typical day in the life of business-girl Tarina…
Wake up, everyone gets ready to go, drop girls at school, go downtown to the office, work on collections…go out for lunch….afternoon meetings….leave office and go home to snuggle with my darling daughters.
A Tarina Tarantino soundtrack – what does it sound like?
Air, Golfrapp and Ennio Morricone
What’s next in the Tarina Tarantino World?
We are preparing to open a flagship store for Europe in Milan!
Have you any advice for any wannabe jewelry makers/business ladies out there?
Make sure your designs are something unique in the market, that has not been done before.
Tarina Tarantino Official Site www.tarinatarintino.com
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