Personal garments and samples, with the materials and stories behind them. A closer look at what I make for myself, for friends, and for the next idea.
View gallery · 5 imagesI made this one-off jacket for myself, inspired by the ApparelWerks Killim Jacket. I adjusted the pattern to my measurements and cropped the silhouette to suit how I wear it. A feather-patterned jacquard from my personal fabric collection became the back panel, giving the jacket its character.
View gallery · 5 imagesThis Lunar New Year edition grew from a mandarin-collar pattern I developed for a friend. Its trim was made in Hong Kong in the 1960s and later gifted to me by a friend who had inherited it from her grandmother. I made the jacket to honor that connection and bring the treasured trim into use.
View gallery · 3 imagesWith access to premium denim at ApparelWerks, I had room to experiment. I designed this kimono-inspired jacket around warmth, combining a sherpa lining with visible sherpa accents. The piece explores how denim can become a softer, cozier outer layer through its construction and material choices.
View gallery · 3 imagesI made this sample as a modern interpretation of a Hanfu-inspired crossover tee. The overlapping front and dovetail closures give the piece its character, bringing the historical reference into a simple, contemporary silhouette.
View gallery · 2 imagesI’m developing Sable Reed as a flagship shirt for Mystic Lore. The planned design pairs linen with African Ankara wax-cotton accents and a concealed button placket, leaving one visible button at the collar. These concept visuals explore the shirt’s direction while the physical garment remains in development.
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