High noon in Second Life was a great time of day for the townsfolk to gather in the square to see the new Sheriff ride in.  The Square: the Fashion Venue of the Costa Rica Sims.  The town crier: Clyde Saunders of Costa Rica Sims Productions.  The Posse: Models Florentine Rau, Wipster Baxter, Donald Feld, TraLove Pinazzo, and Hollee Zhora.  The new Sheriff?  Fashion Designer Extraordinaire … Nardya Rousselot, with a piping red-hot branding iron that lets everyone in town know which ranch she started …

…Nardcotix…

The show started off with the lovely Florentine Rau wearing Nardcotix‘ Frank’s Jazz in Crimson, a lovely strapless gown gilded with deep black patterns against deep red, with an explosion of fabric over the thighs and legs.

Next, Wipster Baxter wore Madeline in Blue, a fun slightly oversized dress that gives contemporary textures to a retro feel.

TraLove struts her stuff in Nardya’s Noir No. 1, an outfit that instantly reminded me of Angelina Jolie’s character in Changeling.  You can almost hear her screaming at the LA police officer!

Donald shows his last number … in Neron Plaid in Azul, and his 641’s in a washed out blue.

Once the show was finished, the models came out for an encore and applause.  It was a really great show, and as they left the stage, the party moved to the other side of the building for an afterparty DJ’d by none other than Costa Rica’s #1 tunester, Azu Catteneo.

During the party, I got a chance to talk with Nardya … about her work, and what’s coming up next with Nardcotix:

PR: How long has your brand, Nardcotix, been doing business in SL?
NR: Officially, it was in January of this year.

PR: Wow!  Quite awesome to have such an awesome collection and brand awareness in such a short time.  What is your secret?
NR: Secret? I didn’t know I have one, hmmm… thinks…. I guess it could be that I enjoy making SL fashion with the best quality I can offer.  Like, if I would not buy it myself, i don’t release anything.

PR: It’s great to have merchants in SL that try to envision their products through the customer’s eyes.  Do you have a background in graphic arts or merchandising?
NR: I am a graphic designer and 3D media artist in RL.  One of my main specialties is the creation of 3D models and textures (which is currently my RL job) whether it be wood, metal, plastic, glass you name it, that is my job

PR: What’s next for your Nardcotix line?
NR: A gothic Haute line for both men and women, currently on the works and planned for release the 31st, and women’s shoes … and accessories!

PR: What words of wisdom do you have for up-and-coming content creators/entrepreneurs for SL and other virtual worlds?
NR: Good question… hmmm… a passion and patience are essential for the craft.  I consider this an art of itself, so you need to allow yourself to grow as an artist as well as your craft, sooner or later it will start speaking for itself!

PR: Thank you so much for your time, Nardya.  It was a beautiful show, and you have a spectacular selection!
NR: Thank you kindly, Phantom!  It is a pleasure

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Click HERE to visit Nardcotix at the Costa Rica Sims.  To book Costa Rica Sims’ Fashion venue for your next fashion event, contact Giancarlo Takacs in-world about the benefits of being a member of CRS’ Commercial District!

To read the complete highlights of the Costa Rica Sims Productions show, Nardcotix, click the "Fashion, Music, & More" tab above, then "Phantom's Republic," then look for the coverage on the event via the front page, search, or by the date of 10/24/09.  You may also visit the article directly by clicking this link.