About

I grew up on a farm and microbrewery in the Pacific Northwest, balancing a life of outdoor exploration with creative pursuits such as writing, drawing, reading and learning to sew. After high school, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a degree in fashion design at FIDM, where my interest in fashion evolved into a focus on menswear. During my studies, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris and complete an embroidery education program at École Lesage (Chanel), further honing my skills and stoking my love of handicraft.

For the past 17 years, I have specialized in designing menswear collections for both large companies and private labels. My expertise spans cut-and-sew knits, woven tops, outerwear, fully fashioned knitwear and activewear, with extensive experience in both domestic and overseas production. I have worked with several premium denim brands in Los Angeles, developing deep expertise in wash techniques and specialty garment dye processes. I’ve had the privilege of representing brands at major trade shows in Las Vegas, New York, and Hong Kong as well as traveling to over a dozen countries to visit international sales teams, factories and perform market research shopping.

Throughout my career, I’ve prioritized my goals of continuing to grow creativity while maintaining ethical business practices and to collaborate with local vendors and craftspeople whenever possible, designing modern, timeless pieces that not only become wardrobe staples, but also consider sustainability and minimize environmental impact.

In 2024, I began my journey as an educator, designing and teaching a new fashion design class at CSArts in the San Gabriel Valley under the Visual Arts conservatory, where I am committed to inspiring the next generation of artists and designers.

I currently reside in Altadena with my film-editing husband and two dutiful dog assistants of disparate size, Tobias and Penelope. When not renovating our mid-century modern fixer, I spend my free time indulging in my grandmotherly hobbies of soap making, embroidery, quilting, baking, hiking and collecting vinyl.