Honored to meet and film with Paula S. Wallace to discuss my journey and design career with HONOR THE GIFT. Showcasing the Fall 24 collection in the HTG Flagship store located in Los Angeles.
I have nurtured a lifelong passion for design, earning my BFA in Accessories Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). There, I received classical training in handbag, small leather goods (SLG) and footwear construction while gaining invaluable experience in overseas factory manageme
nt and production processes during my studies in Hong Kong and China.
My professional journey began at UGG, where I contributed to the design and development of handbags and SLGs for both in-line collections and collaborations with renowned artists, including Claire Tabouret and Telfar.
In 2021, I was named Creative Director of CURRUS, an automotive-inspired brand. Over two years, I established a fully domestic supply chain, oversaw all aspects of collection design, and secured a brand partnership with the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Currently, I lead the Accessories division at HONOR THE GIFT, the lifestyle brand founded by NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook.
Successfully launched the first fully merchandised accessories collection for the brand. Designed and developed cohesive gender-specific collections in collaboration with Creative Director Russell Westbrook and the Women's and Men's Ready-to-Wear teams. The product range includes specialty games and
homeware, handbags and small leather goods (SLG), hosiery, and headwear. Managed the sourcing process and worked directly with overseas manufacturers throughout all development stages, from initial sample creation to bulk production.
Chosen to participate in a mentorship for my senior year thesis with Adidas Innovation Director Mesrop Megrabyan.
Invited to a 3 week immersion course in Dongguan and Hong Kong, China. Visited factories to learn mass production techniques and attended seminars as apart of Fashion Week.
Fashion
Luxury
Accessories Designer
Leathergoods Designer
Product Development
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
CLO 3D
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel...)
English
Native language
Potentially open to relocate
Honored to meet and film with Paula S. Wallace to discuss my journey and design career with HONOR THE GIFT. Showcasing the Fall 24 collection in the HTG Flagship store located in Los Angeles.