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We’re deep in the midst of New York Fashion Week, with every clothes-minded girl we know posting runway shots on Facebook. It all has us craving something a little more low-key. Enter Our Prince of Peace designer David Jon Acosta and his wearable, fun, and Miami-inspired collection.
We caught up with Acosta at The Closet for the launch of his line of stretchy,
body-conscious pieces like snakeskin print leggings and American flag motif
bandeaus. The self proclaimed
“girly-guy” told us how hard it is to get Miami shoppers to buy
pants, all about the toaster he’s buying his boyfriend for Valentine’s Day, and why we
should call him Cupid.
New Times: Tell us a
little bit about this collection.
David Jon Acosta: Everything’s
kind of inspired by Miami Beach, my hometown, the city that I love. Today we’re
debuting it because it’s available at The Closet Boutique, so this is like the
Spring/Summer Collection.
Do you have a favorite
piece?
I like the American flag motif, and this print is called the
Kowabunga print [It’s a small scale repeating linear
pattern reminiscent of an old tribal Native American blanket in light pinks,
purples and greens.] It’s a little tropical and a little tribal at the same time.
What would you say to a girl who’s worried about all the tight fabric — someone with a Miami girl booty?
Well, then she can pair it with like a tunic or something a
little longer. I definitely design for the Miami girl, so I keep it all in
mind. I would say, try it on. You never know. A lot of people see these things,
like my turbands, and they’re like “I can never pull that off,” but they’re
really easy to wear.
Let’s talk about
Valentine’s Day.
Yessss.
What is your Valentine’s
aesthetic like?
I’m always designing for the girly girl because I’m a very
girly guy. I love all things Valentine’s Day and I love love. My Gold Saturn
line is all about the hippie aesthetic, all about peace and love.
Valentine’s Day is not about being cheesy and wearing
something pink; it’s about wearing something that you love and something that
you feel happy in because when you do, then you exude that. You can definitely
wear pink and red if you want to but you don’t have to. I think it’s kind of
cheesy to wear pink and red on Valentine’s Day. Go very feminine and frilly,
maybe some ruffles.
Do you have
Valentine’s Day plans?
I do.
Are they secret?
No… should I say?
Mmmhmmm…
My boyfriend has been wanting a toaster since we moved in, and I said
we don’t have space for a toaster. So, he’s been saying for months and months
that he wants a toaster, so for Valentine’s Day I got him a toaster and we’re
doing a whole toaster dinner. Everything is going to be around the dinner, so
it’s going to be a little toast. I’m very thoughtful.
Do you have a favorite
Valentine’s candy? Are you a fan of the hearts or more a chocolate guy…
I’m like a Sour Patch head. I like sour. All about sour.
That’s mixed
messaging for Valentine’s Day.
That’s true. You’re a sour sport.
You’re a sour puss.
Our love has gone sour.
yes”> They should invent like anti-Valentine’s Valentine’s and
they can say that. They’d do well.
Do you have a
restaurant recommendation for a Valentine’s date?
You know what’s super cute? Cecconi’s on the beach at Soho
House, the lights, it’s beautiful. After that you can walk on the beach, or
onto the rooftop and it’s so romantic and nice. I like to be outside.
Especially in Miami, you can go to like Scotty’s or Monty’s, somewhere out
there, by the water.
That’s like an old
Florida themed Valentine’s Day.
Yeah, outside by the water, that’s where I like to be.
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