Pink tulip skirts with satin trim.  Racerback camisoles in nudes and greys.  Wisps of yellow chiffon.  With Duskin's Spring 2009 collection, Stephanie Tran seems as though she spent her time sketching at the Lincoln center.  In between rehearsals for Giselle and Swan Lake.  Or maybe it's just the quiet strength of impeccable tailoring meeting the grace of silk, cotton, and jersey that forms the perfect pas de deux.  Either way, dressed in slouchy separates and satin wraps you'll be sure to be on pointe wherever your twinkle toes take you.  Below a little more about the brainchild behind the beauty. EM: Occupation and Position TRAN:  Designer/Owner of DUSKIN, a clothing line. (see below) EM: What neighborhood do you closely identify with? What makes your community so unique? Having been in New York for eleven years (there was one year of Los Angeles in the mix), I have been in a lot of neighborhoods.  Currently I am in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn-I love it for its youth and creative energy.  The cheaper rents don't hurt, also.  There are great bars and restaurants and Bedford Avenue itself is great for people watching. EM: What's the greatest item that you found at your local garage/estate sale? A needlepoint of a little girl and a wooden pony (the ones that are sticks that you play ride), small framed prints of botanicals. EM: If you could interview one unsung hero, who would it be? Why? Glenn Danzig is my unsung hero. him.  His voice is so angelic...considering. EM: What's your favorite youtube video? When I was living in Los Angeles, my boyfriend made this video for me of Lou, my dog, who he was watching in New York for a month. First Aid Kit Fleet Foxes Cover Song EM: Where are your favorite local spots to eat? Dumont Burger (Williamsburg) Fiore (Williamsburg) Casimir (Manhattan-East Village) EM: What songs are at the top of your playlist at this very moment? Ryan Stratton- "Holograms and Cigarettes" Adam Green - "Dance with Me" Neil Young - "Little Wing" Dr Dog - "Easy Beat" No Age - "It's Oh So Quiet" (Bjork Cover) Babyshambles - "Albion" Cat Power and Karen Elson - "I Love You Me Neither" (Serge Gainsbourg cover) Animal Collective - "Grass" MGMT - "Electric Feel" T Rex - "Mambo Sun" EM: What is your current bedside read? Stacks of WWD (Women's Wear Daily) EM: What is your favorite city to visit when you travel abroad? And why? Paris.  Do I really need to explain? Food, style, culture, cute boys... EM: What new projects are you building on right now? DUSKIN Fall 09/10, the DUSKIN blog www.duskin-ny.blogspot.com, The DUSKIN website www.duskin-ny.com, trying to revive Bryn & Lou in some form www.brynandlou.com, and a new project that I cannot talk about yet!-it involves clothes, etc. *** For more on her Spring '09 line, check out this gallery: [gallery] www.duskin-ny.com