| The
Katherine Heigl Collection web site which showcases Katherine's
collaboration with
Peaches Uniforms to create stylish new line
of women's healthcare apparel for physicians and nurses has
launched. The web site goes live ahead of the clothes hitting
stores on Monday, October 22nd and features four design groups
this season, which reflect the spirit of Katherine's personal
style - London, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Seattle. Check out the
official
web site and our previous reports (June
11th,
September 10th &
September 21st) for more information.
A feature of the site is a
Questions and Answers session with Katherine from August
10th where she talks about her involvement with Peaches Uniforms
and the Katherine Heigl Collection:
Questions and Answers
1. Tell us why you chose to partner with Peaches Uniforms?
Peaches is a reputable firm with more than 20 years of industry
experience. They know
medical apparel inside and out. In addition, when I met with
Barry Rothschild, CEO of
Peaches Uniforms, he shared my vision and was willing to push
the envelope in terms
of design for scrubs. Peaches is known for innovation in the
industry and they were
able to see the broad appeal and potential for a designer scrub
line.
2. What was your motivation for developing a line of healthcare
apparel?
I have tremendous respect for women in healthcare. Although I
only play a role on
television, it has helped me get a glimpse of the kind of
mental, physical and
emotional demands that working in the healthcare can place on
people. This is an
opportunity for me to make a contribution, however small, to
women in the industry.
In any position, when you feel good about how you look, it can
have a positive impact
on your work and give you confidence. The Katherine Heigl
Collection gives women the
opportunity to express their personal style in a professional
manner. The clothes are
functional yet fashionable. And everyone likes to have some form
of self-expression,
even if they are in a medical uniform.
3. Do you enjoy being involved in the design process?
I love being involved in the design process. This was a great
opportunity for me to
merge my love for fashion and my personal style in a creative
outlet. I worked very
closely with the design team and approved every aspect of the
garments. I wanted to
make sure that the designs were functional and fashionable.
4. How has the Katherine Heigl Collection brought fashion trends
to women's scrubs?
In developing the collection, we looked at fashion trends from
the runways to red
carpets to city streets. We wanted to take cutting-edge design
trends and bring them
to professional attire that could be worn on a daily basis. From
the colors to the
cuts, from the patterns to the applications, every item in the
line was infused with
details from today's fashions.
5. Who do you think will wear these scrubs?
The Katherine Heigl Collection is specifically designed for
women in the healthcare
industry. Anyone who wears scrubs would be interested in this
collection. It they
work in a private doctor's office, clinic, hospital or provide
in-home care, any
woman who wants to express per personal style at work would be
attracted to the
designs in the line.
Q & A Continued... |