Up-cycled vintage obi belt and kimono fabric from Japan, presented in Harajuku on May 30, 2026

…starting her fashion journey at age 13 at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), later earning a BFA in Special Occasion Design/Couture Studies. She interned with top fashion houses including Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood, and gained national recognition as a finalist on Project Runway Season 12 and Project Runway All Stars Seasons 4 and 6. Her designs have been featured on the Grammy red carpet and she was personally recruited by Zac Posen after her appearance on the show…