shwryr: Designer Profile: Cotton Candy Punk Couture

Name: Lil'

Age: 25

Company: Cotton Candy Punk Couture

Blog: The Cotton Candy Punk

What began your interest in fashion?

When I was little my favorite thing to get for xmas was fabric. Even at a young age I loved to make clothes even if it was just for my dolls.

How long have you been working on CCPC?

When I decided I was going to make my own handbags I was shopping at hot topic and at the time couldn't afford any of the cool and trendy punk clothes and handbags. It was at that point I decided to make my own clothes, being that I'm a bit punk. scene and goth I tried to make all these trends fit into my design aesthetic.

What would you say is your brand CCPC is about?

The overall theme for the line Cotton Candy Punk Couture is my interpretation of punk, goth, lolita, scene, emo, girlie girl and high fashion fused into an evolution of avant garde dresses, leggings and handbags .

What makes CCPC standout from other lines?

I feel what sets Cotton Candy Punk apart form the rest is a few things: CCPC has a wide variety of different styles that speak to a wide audience, from little pop girls to punk rock mom. CCPC garments are made with recycled materials, and deconstructed clothes.

Who are some of your favorite designers and why?

Betsy Johnson, Priscilla Dawn, New York Couture. Betsy Johnson and New York Couture have the style I love to emulate. Priscilla Dawn I found on Etsy, she makes impeccably constructed tea and party lolita style dresses. I love what she does and have so much respect for her since I'm not there yet with my skills.

Check out the new line from Cotton Candy Punk Couture: Petit Bonbon