Erik Foss in front of his sticker wall at his bar Lit Lounge, New York. Photo Caroline Gaimari

Cassie Coane and Harley Viera-Newton DJing at Lit Lounge, New York. Photo Caroline Gaimari

Dree Hemingway and Mel Ottenberg at Lit Lounge, New York. Photo Caroline Gaimari

Charlotte Ronson and Chrissie Miller on 2nd Avenue, New York. Photo Caroline Gaimari

SOURCE: Purple Magazine

I don’t know many people who don’t love Sophomore, and the latest Spring collection only adds to my love for them. Why might you ask? Because they never try to be anything they aren’t. Chrissie Miller should be an inspiration to the many out there looking to get into designing. Design what you know, and Chrissie knows Lower East Side fashion. Her casual, comfy, “basics with an added touch” looks are perfect for anyone. I’m a fan, how about you? Check out the Sophomore website for more.

Gallery: Sophomore: Spring 2009 Collection

Sophomore has released images of their upcoming Spring 2009 collection, and they have more or less sparked a longing for Spring/Summer in me already. The collection is exactly what I think about when I think of Spring. The photoshoot seems less of something planned out and coordinated, and more like friends just hanging out having a good time. Oh, and is that Cory Kennedy I see in there? Of course it is! Loves it! Chrissie Miller impresses me yet again. Excited to see the collection come Spring! Check out the slideshow for more pictures, and the Sophomore website for more details on the collection.

Back in 2003, Chrissie Miller started her now infamous NYC brand Sophomore. Since then the company has sky rocketed, and has become the object of many fashionistas and fashionistos across the city. The lucky folks over at Happy People Don’t Complain recently got a chance to sit down and chat with Miss. Miller. Here is a little sample of what Chrissie had to say.

HPDC: Tell us a little bit about the early days of Sophomore - how did you get things started?

Chrissie: I made some shirts for some friends and my friend Charlotte Ronson sold them at her store. A friend of mine wrote about them and we got lots of store orders, so it became a job. Last year I wanted to expand the line in to a full sportswear collection. I metMadeleine von Froomer, who was designing at Proenza Schooler at the time. She was a perfect fit.

HPDC: How did you get your label off the ground?

Chrissie: It was very organic, we expanded as we grew. We stared with one t-shirt and as we sold them we made more and more and so on…

HPDC: When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

Chrissie: I’ve always had a passion for fashion! It was something I was always doing but not really realizing i was doing it, sewing clothes remixing vintage dresses, making t-shirts. I think it found me.

The interview is definitely one to check out if you’re a Sophomore fan. For the rest of the interview head over to Happy People Don’t Complain, or just click here!

Take a journey into the awesomness that is Chrissie Miller’s New York City apartment. Chrissie is the magic behind the label Sophmore. Her place is so cool. I loke the lockers! Be sure to check out all the pictures they are so rad!

Thanks to The Selby for the amazing pics!