Meet Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging Designer Cody Chris Matthieu, Owner/Designer of Cody Chris Collection who will have his exclusive collection available at PHXFW Designer Preview Fashion Show & Sample Sale on August 3.
Tickets for the must-attend fashion event of the season can be found here.
Name: Cody Chris Matthieu
Age: 26
Title: Fashion Designer
Married/Single: Single
Kids: No
City you live in: Phoenix
A typical day in my life includes…
working with Phoenix Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer Bootcamp, repairing my Porsche, eating a PB&J sandwiches, skateboarding to F.A.B.R.I.C. in Tempe, meetings, sales calls, preparing for runway shows, replying to DM’s/emails, sourcing fabrics and hanging out with friends/family.
I was born…
in Flagstaff, Arizona.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the people and rapidly growing fashion community.
I’m listening to…
Young Thug or Snoop Dogg.
My family…
is all superstars, they are the fuel to my fire!
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Marilyn Monroe, of course!
One thing I cannot live without…
my sister! Victoria Matthieu.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
and astronaut.
I’m inspired by…
nature and marine life.
The one person who motivates me is…
my grandma.
My personal style…
is fun and lavish but on a budget.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
poverty.
The perfect day would be…
toasting champagne bottles with my mom, poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
My first job was…
at Subway.
My favorite escape…
is either fashion or shopping.
My life…
is luxurious and always exciting.
I’m currently working on…
my 12 looks for my next collection debuting in October!
I can’t wait for Phoenix Fashion Week because…
my brand will be launched and transformed, proving to myself and the world nothing is unattainable!
Always…
a mermaid.
Never…
talking down or hating on the success of my peers.
Favorite Quote…
“11:11 #MakeAWish” – Paris Hilton.
Biggest Dream…
to collaborate with Louis Vuitton!
My Pet Peeve(s)…
loosing focus and wasting time.
More about Cody…
Cody Christopher Matthieu is the founder of the Cody Chris Collection. Our mission is to craft provocative runway pieces for modern-day superstars worldwide. Whether you are male, female, or even in-between our objective is to make you the belle of the ball at any social event. What contemporary fashion means to us is effectively affordable haute couture, all-the-while never compromising our overall attention to timeless details. Because our products are made here locally in Arizona our competitive advantage is our ability to work with our manufactures directly. Therefore, we bring runway to your closet with products you can wear more than just once; it’s something you can wear forever. We believe in designing for the purpose of function in our products in efforts to provide a modest touch to the new generation. If you are going to a job interview, photoshoot, a party, or your first date; no longer do you have to worry about what you are going to wear. Our job is to share confidence to you in all our fashions.
Cody Chris Matthieu will be showing his designer collection during Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort October 18 – 20, 2018. You can see them before the main event though at Phoenix Fashion Week’s Designer Preview Fashion Show & Sample Sale on August 3. Grab your tickets for this exclusive, must-attend fashion event of the season here.
Phoenix Fashion Week is the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest bridging the gap between national and international designers, premier retailers and top fashion media garnering global exposure for Arizona’s fashion industry.
Through educational fashion seminars, year-round fashion events, and charitable partnerships, Phoenix Fashion Week is gaining rapid acclaim for its community-service efforts and for infusing world-class innovation into the Southwest. For more information visit phoenixfashionweek.com and follow Phoenix Fashion Week on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
