Fashion Design <> Custom Pieces
Custom commissions I have created for various clients
Thandi Dress - Child Size
Dress I created for PLAE Shoes Fall/Winter 2017 “Interstellar” Fashion Show at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco.
Made from neoprene and inspired by 1960’s Pierre Cardin.
Photographer: Sean Desmond
Thandi Dress - Adult Size
Custom adult-sized version of Thandi dress that I created for my lovely artist/musician client Sarah.
White backed with black neoprene.
July 2018.
"Love Letter to the Universe" Gown
Award winning Gown and jewelry I designed for the 11th Annual “Fashion on the Square” Avant Garde Emerging Designer competition November 2016.
Printed stretch denim with hand-cut diamond-star vegan leather insets, acrylic crystals, steel crown and gauntlet cuffs.
Model: Janelle Romero
Metalwork: Bobby English, Jr.
Black and White Striped Chevron Gown
Striped chevron gown I designed for an Alma Awards red carpet event for my lovely client Susie (not pictured here)
Black and white striped silk charmeuse.
Fall 2010.
Photographer: Liz Caruana
Stylist: Mary Dyann Kees
Model: Phebe Standley
Black and White Striped Chevron Gown
Striped chevron gown I designed for an Alma Awards red carpet event for my lovely client Susie (not pictured here)
Black and white striped silk charmeuse.
Fall 2010.
Photographer: Liz Caruana
Stylist: Mary Dyann Kees
Model: Phebe Standley
Barbera Wedding Gown
Wedding gown I designed for my lovely client Barbera.
Beaded lace, tulle, satin, silver chain, Swarovski crystals.
Summer 2013.
Photo by VeeVee Photography
Detail of Barbera Wedding Gown
Back detail of custom wedding gown made for my lovely client Barbera.
Beaded lace, tulle, satin, silver chain, Swarovski crystals.
Summer 2013.
Photo by VeeVee Photography
Tess Hair Comb
Custom birdcage-style wedding accessory hair comb veil I designed for my lovely client Tess via CustomMade.com.
Tulle, rhinestones, freshwater pearls.
Photo by Danny Hoshino
Stephanie Wedding Gown
Custom Wedding gown I created for my lovely client Stephanie.
Cotton eyelet, hemp-silk charmeuse, silk chiffon.
Detail of Stephanie Wedding Gown
Detail of custom wedding gown and necklace I created for client Stephanie.
Cotton eyelet, hemp-silk charmeuse, silk chiffon.
Eye Move ensemble
3-piece outfit commissioned by Clifton Carter and S’Rae Russo Carter for Eye Move ‘zine (Diorama Skateboards).
Silk dupioni, hand-painted by Clifton Carter.
October 2009.
Photographer: Clifton Carter
Hair and Makeup Artist: S’rae Russo
Model: Ariel Senara
Eye Move Ensemble
3-piece outfit commissioned by Clifton Carter and S’Rae Russo Carter for Eye Move ‘zine (Diorama Skateboards).
Silk dupioni, hand-painted by Clifton Carter.
October 2009.
Photographer: Clifton Carter
Hair and Makeup Artist: S’rae Russo
Model: Ariel Senara
Crystal Wedding Shrug
Custom wedding shrug cover-up I designed for my lovely client Crystal.
January 2012.
Photographer: Robin Jolin Photography
Emily Wedding Gown
As seen at Vancouver BC Fashion Week October 2008, custom lace chevron wedding gown and shrug I originally made for my lovely client Emily (not pictured here).
Hemp-silk charmeuse and cotton lace overlay chevrons with cotton lace shrug cover-up.
Photographer: Yvonne Chew
Emily Wedding Gown and Shrug
As seen at Vancouver BC Fashion Week October 2008, custom lace chevron wedding gown and shrug I originally made for my lovely client Emily (not pictured here).
Hemp-silk charmeuse and cotton lace overlay chevrons with cotton lace shrug cover-up.
Photographer: Yvonne Chew
Men's Asymmetric High Collar Hooded Coat
Custom hooded coat with tails that I made for my fun client Chris in Canada via CustomMade.com. November 2017.
Made with Italian wool fleece and vegan leather trim.
Simona Birdcage Veil
Custom birdcage veil I created for my lovely client and sister-in-law Simona.
Tulle and silk rose.
Photographer: Ralf Bender