HiveSlides: Project Runway's Daniel Vosovic Takes Uniformity Out of Uniforms

Since winning the hearts of fashionistas everywhere on Season 2 of Project Runway, designer Daniel Vosovic has kept busy designing, writing, and blogging. His latest enterprise? Designing a collection of chic uniforms for the hot new loft lifestyle hotel brand NYLO Hotels. And with Daniel's impeccable design sensibility, you can bet these aren't your run of the mill blah burgundy polyester suits with shiny brass buttons.

NYLO Wear by Daniel Vosovic is a 20 piece collection that blends comfort with couture. Each piece features Daniel's signature clean lines and sophisticated styling.The versatile mix-and-match line includes sweaters, skirts, pants, blouses, shirts, jackets and more. Best of all, the line isn't just for hotel employees! From jackets and jumpers to polos and pants, the collection is varied enough for a day in the office or a night out with friends. As of this month, the casual, fashion-forward apparel will be available to everyone in the hotel boutique shops and online at www.nylohotels.com.

Here's what the designer has to say about how NYLO Wear by Daniel Vosovic is taking the traditional view of hotel uniforms and giving it a makeover:

How does NYLO Wear feature the signature Daniel Vosovic look?

Daniel Vosovic: My designs are known for having a very clean and modern aesthetic. I love tailored garments, structure, and innovative seam lines. Everything about NYLO Wear-- from the shapes and proportions to the colors-- is streamlined but also comfortable and wearable.

How does the apparel tie in with NYLO's design?

DV: For the overall concept, I pulled from NYLO's urban loft design. The color palette €” dark charcoal grays and khakis€” draws on the building materials. The collection is designed to work within NYLO's bold graphic lines, so the clothes are visually interesting in their setting. The stripes on tee shirts, for instance, mimic the lines of the exposed piping. With its curvilinear lines, the clothing provides a striking contrast to NYLO's strong angles.

Will employees be free to mix-and-match as they please?

DV: We're doing a look book of mix-and-match guidelines. It will serve as a kind of fashion mentor, telling employees, for example, to pair A with B or C. Bartenders will get several options, as will servers, front-desk workers and others. Although the collection has a universal look, there's a lot of flexibility. With dozens and dozens of combinations, a guest could stay several days at a NYLO without ever seeing the same outfit twice.

How do you assure the apparel will also be functional as uniforms?

DV: The garments are wearable and breathable. Before designing NYLO Wear, I spoke extensively with people working in restaurants and hotels. They all said movement and comfort are huge, and looking good never hurt. The collection is all about balancing beauty with practicality. These clothes are meant to be worn and used and, of course, enjoyed.