Tell me about yourself?

I’m 19 and a student at Delgado Community College. I like dancing and gymnastics, Japanese music is my all time favorite, and Japan is my most favorite place and culture.

How did you get started as a designer?

Well I started designing clothes because I could never find clothes I liked that fit me. I also chose womens clothing because they fit my small figure and the length of my legs. So i decided to design clothes for women as well as for myself.

What inspires your designs?

There isn’t a single thing that inspires me. It can be anyhting. I may see a dress and change things untill I like the look, or I can see a person’s hair style and think of different styles to match it.

What do you enjoy most about designing clothes?

the most enjoyable thing for me is to have someone love what ive created. whether im doing it specifically for a friend or they just happen to go through my pictures. i just love having them tell me everything they like, and even the things theyd like to change. because changing one dress can result in 2 or more

What is most challenging about your work right now?

right now, the most difficult is keeping up with all the ideas. i may get several sketch ideas but can never remember to put them on paper

Are you currently working on any special projects?

no, not working on anything important

Where do you see your fashion design career going in the future?

id like to have my own line and store(s)

What is your design philosophy?

my philosophy? well i think that theres at least one person for each item i create. and if life follows its natural course, that one item can catch peoples’ interests

Where are your favorite places to shop in New Orleans?

i dont really have a favorite. i just go where i find things i like and can afford them

Being a designer in New Orleans, how important is the culture of this city in influencing your designs?

most people say my designs are more european and asian oriented. there are different new orleans cultures, but i try to incorporate as much as i can when i like to

Any other thoughts?

just that im looking forward to being hired for a job i will enjoy having and im grateful for the oppurtunity