Collection concept?
[It’s an] exploration of my own habitus and connection to the city of New Orleans [and] is inspired by the women in my life who have influenced me while growing up. The collection reflects the physical embodiment of our own cultural capital and provides an answer as to why we are who we are and the reason why everyone is able to have different life experiences based on personal history and family values.
Most unusual material used?
Tyvek, a form of paper that doesn’t rip. I chose this because I was experimenting a lot with different fabric manipulations and prints and wanted to translate what was in my sketchbook to something quite literal and tactile—I wanted to explore turning something 2-D into 3-D.
Favorite piece?
My last look, a tablecloth with a cream knit turtleneck. I created my own dinner plate silk screen and colored it in, similar to a coloring book. Making this piece was such an enjoyable process, inspired by nostalgic Sunday dinners surrounded by family.
