Designer Peter Som Answers Fan Questions

Peter Som is a designer who values elegance and inner beauty just as much as an amazing outfit and a pair of killer heels. Winning a number of prestigious awards during his 20s, including the CFDA Scholarship Competition and the Parsons Gold Thimble award, Som is definitely a fashion force to be reckoned with. His parents, both architects, taught him the beauty of simplicity and this aesthetic is clearly evident in his sophisticated and clean designs which he describes as “effortless elegance and refined sexiness.”

Som began his post-secondary studies at Connecticut College to study Art History and Studio Art, but moved on to Parsons School of Design to pursue his love for fashion. The designer apprenticed with big names like Michael Kors and Calvin Klein during his years at Parsons and worked at Bill Blass after graduating, eventually holding the position of creative director for the line for one year. He is now focusing on his own line, building an impressive clientele which includes celebrities like Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johnasson. This is the third video interview on the subject of Defining Style in a series presented by Effen Vodka.