FIBER ART & FASHION

I learned to sew from my mother, she made head wraps and Dashikis when I was a young child. I was inspired by how she would take remnants of fabrics my father would bring home from his job in the garment district of New York City. My mother would create stylish garments and home goods with those remnants. I am rooted in her core to hustle her wears and her desire to reinvent herself as a creative force.  Her creative force drives me creatively. Others who inspired me in my work are Faith Ringgold and Betye Saar.  My works consist of sewn fabrics that are embellished with beading, upcycled fabrics, cowrie shells, mixed medium, and embroidery. I use these items to create a narrative of the Adrinkra symbol philosophy and a contemporary expression of American history that is African-centered and inspired. 

This design was created as an exclusive piece for AKA, inspired by her life affirmations and created in honor of her legacy. Rooted in the power of words she lived by, the garment transforms affirmation into form—celebrating resilience, purpose, and self-belief.
Each element reflects a journey shaped by intention and strength, honoring the impact of her voice, her vision, and the lasting imprint she leaves behind. The design stands as both tribute and testament, carrying her affirmations forward as a reminder that legacy lives on through belief, expression, and hope.

This one-of-a-kind garment is constructed from vintage 45-record, meticulously hand-sewn onto a custom, tailor-made black dress. Each record fragment carries its own history, transforming sound into texture and movement. The contrast between the rigid vinyl elements and the soft, sculpted silhouette of the dress creates a striking dialogue between music, memory, and fashion. Crafted entirely by hand, the piece blurs the line between wearable art and archival object.

This garment is inspired by the Sankofa symbol, a powerful emblem of reflection, memory, and ancestral wisdom. Incorporating Sankofa motifs throughout the design, the piece embodies the act of looking back while moving forward. Each symbol serves as a reminder that the future is strengthened by honoring the past. Through careful craftsmanship and intentional placement, the garment transforms cultural philosophy into wearable form, merging heritage, identity, and contemporary fashion.

This design was created for a Prolific Quarterly magazine photoshoot and is inspired by the quiet power of affirmations—words spoken softly, yet strong enough to reshape reality. The collection transforms language into intention, turning hope into something tangible, wearable, and visible. These garments do more than clothe the body; they speak to the spirit.
Rooted in resilience and self-belief, the designs draw from phrases of encouragement, healing, and inner strength. Words become symbols—stitched, layered, and embodied—as reminders of survival, growth, and possibility. In a world shaped by uncertainty, the collection embraces softness without fragility and strength without armor.
Affirmations act as both shield and compass, guiding the wearer forward while honoring vulnerability. Each silhouette reflects the radical act of choosing hope daily. This editorial celebrates fashion as language, and language as liberation—where to wear belief is to move through the world in quiet defiance.