Growing up in a small, rural town in South Mississippi, I was always surrounded by stories—and I loved it. This love of storytelling is what drew me to go into a more creative field—something that wasn’t really advertised where I grew up.

Storytelling for me has a focus on clothing. Whenever I looked at or imagined a character, I found that what they were wearing could speak volumes about them. Their emotions, their background, what they were presently going through—all told so simply through what they were wearing. This is why I went into to fashion and costume design. I wanted to be a part of telling a character’s story—whether that character be someone that exists only on a screen, or an actual person living their day-to-day lives.

This passion led me to apply to the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2016, where I graduated with a B.F.A in Fashion Design and a double minor in Production and Costume Design in the Spring of 2020.

I find that my beginning process for a design often focuses on textiles and smaller details. I love using bright colors, oversized notions, and textured/embellished fabric to make a garment that really stands out.

My general fashion design aesthetic is playful and fun—maybe even a little “campy” at times. My main goal is to make clothing that stands out and helps the wearer tell their story, while also being comfortable and functional.

Even though my designs are sometimes eccentric, I always like to think of what the wearer might actually want, or need, out of an outfit. I want my clothing to be something that people not only get an enjoyment from wearing, but also something that can be an asset to them in their lives.

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