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The MDW Chapter: The Power Dress, The HSN Pitch, and the Art of the Pivot
Discover the evolution of the #OfficeSiren aesthetic with the MDW (Modern Day Woman) collection from the mid 2010’s, featuring strategic zippers and reversible silhouettes engineered for ultimate boardroom-to-evening versatility. Explore the history behind the HSN pitch and shop exclusive, technical design archive pieces from a 30-year fashion industry veteran now available on Depop.
From the Runway to the Classroom
In 2019, I moved from the high-pressure world of fashion design and production into the classroom, guiding my students as they bridged the gap between a flat sketch and a finished, three-dimensional garment. It was a rewarding journey of watching them overcome burnout and doubt to finally see their "concept to reality" vision come to life on the runway.
From NYC Fashion Design to Authoring Heritage Design: Part 3
This three-part series chronicles my transformative journey, exploring how my thirty-year career as a high-level New York City fashion executive and consultant evolved into a mission-driven path as a children’s book author. It’s a story of creative alchemy: taking the "hustle," and brand-building expertise honed on the runways of Manhattan and applying them to the preservation of my Mexican American heritage. Through these articles, I’ll share my family’s roots in the South Texas migrant fields, the systemic history that shaped my ancestors' lives, and how I’m now using storytelling to ensure those legacies—and the beauty of the Hispanic experience—are never forgotten.
From NYC Fashion Design to Authoring Heritage Design: Part 2
This three-part series chronicles my transformative journey, exploring how my thirty-year career as a high-level New York City fashion executive and consultant evolved into a mission-driven path as a children’s book author. It’s a story of creative alchemy: taking the "hustle," and brand-building expertise honed on the runways of Manhattan and applying them to the preservation of my Mexican American heritage. Through these articles, I’ll share my family’s roots in the South Texas migrant fields, the systemic history that shaped my ancestors' lives, and how I’m now using storytelling to ensure those legacies—and the beauty of the Hispanic experience—are never forgotten.
From NYC Fashion Design to Authoring Heritage Design: Part 1
This three-part series chronicles my transformative journey, exploring how my thirty-year career as a high-level New York City fashion executive and consultant evolved into a mission-driven path as a children’s book author. It’s a story of creative alchemy: taking the "hustle," and brand-building expertise honed on the runways of Manhattan and applying them to the preservation of my Mexican American heritage. Through these articles, I’ll share my family’s roots in the South Texas migrant fields, the systemic history that shaped my ancestors' lives, and how I’m now using storytelling to ensure those legacies—and the beauty of the Hispanic experience—are never forgotten.