I’m a creature of my time.

Fashion, like art and film, speaks to its time. The historical context in which it is made affects the themes, techniques, message, and cultural experience.

As a designer, I’m honing in on the elements that reflect the character of a brand and are relevant to its history, current time, and what is next.

As a creative strategist, I’m hovering 50,000 miles above while envisioning the big picture.

I’m very inspired by art, film, and travel.

Traveling imparts perspective within the broader context of the significance of artistic movements and the influential styles of our time.

When advising upon the launch of a brand or addressing an immediate need to reinvigorate a brand, my aim remains true to its history while asserting its current relevance with forward momentum. What’s next?

The timeless substance of style informs the aesthetic to transmute trends, novelty, or unexpected twists either within the parameters of a brand’s raison d’etre or when stepping out of the box.

Collaborations are a great way to step out of the box. I find so much beauty in the unexpected results within collaborations.

One current collaboration is with young tech entrepreneurs We are experimenting with an interactive shopping platform that allows communication with several others while creating customized accessories based on observing how people shop.

Another is with an AI expert to create realistic images of accessories on models and build collections virtually before making them.

These concepts can serve designers and clients well when creating bespoke and luxury items.

Recent studies include gemology with the GIA and Sotheby’s on the current luxury and art market.

Other studies center around communication, relationship building, herbal medicine, ayurveda, and ancestral medicine. I may become a certified yoga instructor next year as part of my practice.

I prioritize health, wellness, and "right livelihood" and take a learning-oriented approach to personal development. As a creative, constant transformation is integral to relevance within the evolution of style.