EST

1991

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ABSTRACT
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With a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, I’m an eager-to-learn, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Senior Director and Innovation Consultant with 9+ years of success spearheading cross-category apparel design and product management for some of the world’s most iconic brands and startups, such as FILA, Adidas, Anthropologie and Eileen Fisher. I have extensive experience partnering with senior leaders to shape and champion brand identities, lead the end-to-end design process, and align with licensees, stakeholders, and external partners/collaborators to create on-trend, culturally resonant, and inclusive products.

SS2015

SEATED DESIGN - PARSONS THESIS - WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Completed during the final year of my undergraduate degree at Parsons, Seated Design is the method of analyzing our existing design infrastructure and encouraging implementation of attractive, practical and more comfortable designs for wheelchair users. In fashion design, we traditionally use the “standing body.” We can eyeball a “good” neckline, a suitable length for a sleeve and so on. However, if we begin with the seated body, many of these measurements and our assumptions of garment construction become disrupted due to the anatomical variations and variety of disabilities. I hope that my philosophy and approach to Seated Design will create a conversation within fashion that is far overdue. It is up to designers to better the fit and functionality of our creations, and it is vital that we see the value of creating opportunities by involving disability and the larger disabled community into all aspects of design. To that end, designers should share, design, develop and listen to the needs of all individuals.

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NYC

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