In September of 2017, my husband and I took our first trip to Rome. It had been a lifelong dream of mine to visit this city, and although...

The women’s Trench Coat that I helped to create for Abercrombie & Fitch in 2009 was my first introduction to creative pattern...

The women’s Trench Coat that I helped to create for Abercrombie & Fitch in 2009 was my first introduction to creative pattern...

If you are a member of an apparel team or company, you may not be doing all of the design work on your own. Most apparel companies will...

If you are a member of an apparel team or company, you may not be doing all of the design work on your own. Most apparel companies will...

One of my favorite cities in the world is Hong Kong. I’ve traveled through this global hub many times throughout my career, and have come...

I first learned to sew when I was seven years old. My mom took us to the art store, where my little sister and I picked out these...

I first learned to sew when I was seven years old. My mom took us to the art store, where my little sister and I picked out these...

Not a ton new to report this week, although I'm excited that items are finally starting to arrive at my house for my designing phase! I...

The colors chosen for your apparel line can help to evoke an emotional connection between you and your target consumers. Color has the...

The colors chosen for your apparel line can help to evoke an emotional connection between you and your target consumers. Color has the...

When I arrived at Specialized in 2016, it was a huge priority to improve the fit of their cycling apparel line. At the time, being hired...

When I arrived at Specialized in 2016, it was a huge priority to improve the fit of their cycling apparel line. At the time, being hired...

This is my first weekly post about the progress of my Travel Apparel Line development! I am so excited to be sharing the details of this...

Putting together a mood board for your designs will help you to pull together the color palette, early fabric options and inspiration for...

Putting together a mood board for your designs will help you to pull together the color palette, early fabric options and inspiration for...

I was once told that I would never become a pattern maker. I was told it was a dying art that would fade away from existence, and there...

I was once told that I would never become a pattern maker. I was told it was a dying art that would fade away from existence, and there...

Back in 2004, I spent six months living in Brooklyn while working as a graphic design intern for an apparel company in New York City. Our...

Your line plan is all put together. You have a budget. You’ve completed research on your competitors, current trends and your target...