Inspired by emotions, patterns and craftsmanship, Cuban-born Isabel Toledo uses technical innovation to create singular designs with timeless appeal

摘要

Written on the wall at the entrance to the exhibit "Fashion from the Inside Out," a midcareer retrospective of Isabel Toledo's work at New York City's Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, is a quote from the designer: "I never thought of myself as a designer. I'm a seamstress."rnIt's a challenging concept when you consider that Toledo, 48, is regarded as one of New York City's most creative designers, recognized as much for her technique and vision as for her independence from the fashion system.