From leather and lace to spots and stripes, “Rocker Chic” and “Animal Magnetism” are on trend at Neiman Marcus this fall fashion season. A perfect compliment to these trends – designer, Trish Wescoat Pound of Haute Hippie made a personal appearance at CUSP by Neiman Marcus NorthPark on Thursday.
“Haute Hippie is the ultimate boho-chic. It’s bohemian, it’s whimsical and it honestly adds a whole layer of design to the floor,” said Petra Bradshaw, department manager at CUSP.
Haute Hippie is a favorite for many Neiman Marcus and CUSP shoppers, so guests were excited to see an expanded collection available during the event at the newly renovated store.
Pound was equally excited to showcase her collection in the store.
“I think that Neiman’s is one of the most important department stores in the world,” said the Haute Hippie designer.
“The service and the people are amazing. The customers comes in and expect a certain experience, and they’re going to have that experience at Neiman’s –
it’s elevated.”
One aspect that may set Pound apart from her fellow designers is her amiable character.
Pound spent the afternoon personally styling and getting to know her CUSP shoppers. Not many customers can say they were personally styled by the designer of the brand they were shopping, and even less can say it was an experience similar to that with Pound. At one point, the designer ran to the changing room to put on a new dress so a customer could try on the jumpsuit she was wearing at the time. Of course, the customer happily made the purchase.
“Trish has an energy that is to be envied,” Bradshaw said.
“She is so personable, so engaged and so excited about her collection.”
Pound gained experience working for distinguished fashion brands such as Theory, Michael Kors, Liz Claiborne and Laundry by Design prior to launching Haute Hippie in 2008.
The brand started with only five employees and has grown to 50 employees in such a short matter of time. Haute Hippie is sold in over 300 stores worldwide and has become a go-to label for contemporary fashion shoppers.
The Haute Hippie girl’s style is edgy yet relatable.
Haute Hippie’s fall collection was inspired by the idea of the “Venus Rising,” the cycle of life, and the notion that we are forever evolving and changing.
The collection is comprised of elaborate embellishments, whimsical prints and a juxtaposition of both bold and delicate fabrics and materials.
Pound loves layering, mixing prints and converting her fashions from day to night.
“I think if someone is going to buy something you have to give them value,” Pound said.
“So everything we do, we think a lot about the different ways the garment can be worn giving each piece a little added value.”
This diversity within the brand is suited perfectly for the CUSP shopper. Bradshaw, who dresses girls and women from 14- to 90-years-old, said she finds that Haute Hippie is transitional for all ages in between.
“What’s great about Haute Hippie is they have fun little mini skirts, and then amazing beaded jackets that appeal to a totally different clientele,” Bradshaw said.
Not only is Pound a talented designer, but she also is quite insightful in giving wisdom to those wanting to enter the fashion industry.
“Whatever decision you make, whatever you want to be, whatever you are now and whatever you will be one day… it all has to be done with a great deal of love and passion,” Pound said.
“Learn as much as you can because the more you know – whatever you want to be – you’re going to be better at that.”
For more information about Haute Hippie and Pound, visit
hautehippie.com
