On his 2012 collection

As he celebrates 10-years in the industry, Edwing says a large part of his collection was inspired by Tyra Banks' love of his menswear and its fitted lines and structure.  He says the supermodel, is a true gem, who doesn't use her celebrity to take advantage of young designers.  She's bought and PAID for many items from his line, and she wore one of his looks at the 2011 CW Up-fronts.

He adds that his admiration of First Lady Michelle Obama also drove the collection, aptly named "A New Perspective." It focuses on ready-to-wear separates that are elegant and daring.

On his experience at Fashion Week

As he shoots a documentary focusing on his 10-year anniversary, Edwing jokes that his first showing at fashion week was in the available office space of a chiropractor's office on 28th street.  But since then, he's shown at a wide range of chic venues, including the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

He credits his showings at fashion week as good teaching tools for how to structure a design company.  He says he learned  that there is more to running you own label than just putting out "a pretty dress."

On advice to upcoming designers 

Edwing says that success is 10% creativity and 90% business.  He says persons interested in the business show know how to run a company. "You won’t succeed unless you know how to run a business.  You have to make a pretty dress but also understand how to make the dress reach millions of consumers."

On what inspires him

 As a Latin designer who lives in Harlem, he says the different flavors of culture, food, and music offer him a lot on inspiration.

On what's NEXT

Edwing revealed that he is opening a flagship boutique in Atlanta, GA very soon. He also shared that he is working on a line of accessories and had other expansions in the works.