Summer 2025 Personal Junior Collection
This line explores ultra-feminine, sensual, yet nostalgic styles, featuring sheer fabrics, lingerie-inspired pieces. Many pieces also nod to fine dining and dinner parties, as much of the collection was crafted from repurposed cloth napkins and tablecloths, all infused with vintage tones. This collection reflects my ongoing passion for creating pieces that are thoughtful and intentional, as all fabrics were ethically sourced, repurposed, or upcycled from St. Vincent de Paul. Every piece was designed to transform overlooked fabrics into garments that embody romance, femininity, and quiet strength.
Color Board
Mood / Theme
Romanticism
Sketching Ideation
Runway Influence and Inspiration
Thrifted fabrics—tablecloths, napkins, curtains, and valances
Process and construction
Look 1: The After Hours Dress
Crafted entirely from repurposed cloth napkins sourced from thrift stores, this dress transforms everyday materials into refined couture. The structured silhouette features steel boning for support, an adjustable corset closure, and hand-appliquéd lace detailing.
The design draws inspiration from Audrey Hepburn’s timeless elegance in Sabrina, capturing her graceful poise and understated sophistication reinterpreted here through a sustainable lens that elevates humble textiles into a piece of modern couture.
Named The After Hours Dress, the piece aims to evoke the allure of the evening where elegance lingers beyond the occasion itself. The quiet moments that unfold once the formalities fade, revealing intimacy, mystery, and romance.
Look 2: The Meet at Midnight Set
Made from a vintage lace tablecloth, this two-piece ensemble reimagines delicate domestic fabric into a striking couture statement. The structured silhouette features steel boning for support, an adjustable corset closure, and a skirt trimmed with hand-beaded fringe for a subtle touch of movement and shimmer.
The design is inspired by the romantic trope of secret encounters under the cover of darkness, echoing the allure of black-and-white cinema. Its name, The Meet at Midnight Set, captures the timeless elegance and mystery of late-night rendezvous, where shadows and intimacy intertwine to create moments of quiet, cinematic romance.
Look 3: The Heavenly Dress
Crafted from a vintage ivory silk tablecloth, this gown elevates an everyday textile into an ethereal silhouette. The design features a high neckline with delicate covered buttons, an open back, and a bias-cut asymmetrical skirt. Steel boning provides structure, balancing refinement with fluid drape.
The inspiration behind The Heavenly Dress stems from the beauty found in life’s overlooked details - the soft glow of candlelight, the quiet texture of fabric beneath the hand, and fleeting moments of stillness that often go unnoticed. This piece reimagines those subtle gestures into a garment that embodies grace, serenity, and understated grandeur.
Look 5: The Ghost Flower Set
Created from a vintage lace window valance, this two-piece ensemble transforms delicate domestic fabric into a breezy swim cover-up. The design features covered buttons along both the top and skirt, with elastic detailing for ease and comfort. Light filters through the lace like sun on water, creating a soft interplay of texture and transparency.
The inspiration for The Ghost Flower Set comes from the fleeting beauty of things that often go unnoticed, like wildflowers that bloom briefly in hidden places. Evoking a sense of ephemerality and quiet mystery, the set is designed to capture the poetry of transience, where elegance lingers in even the most delicate and impermanent moments.
Look 4: The First Embrace Dress
Constructed from a vintage wedding underskirt combined with lace and a silk bridesmaid dress, this design transforms garments of past ceremonies into a new story. The silhouette is structured with steel boning and an adjustable corset, cascading into a tiered skirt that layers romance with movement.
The inspiration for The First Embrace Dress lies in the tender anticipation of new beginnings - the moment just before love settles into permanence. Like the first embrace shared between two people, the design captures both delicacy and strength, embodying the intimacy of connection and the timeless beauty of ceremonial attire reborn.
Look 6: The Special Occasion Top
Crafted from repurposed cloth napkins, this structured top transforms humble dining textiles into a refined statement piece. The design features satin lining for comfort, fabric-covered buttons, and a fully reversible construction that enhances its versatility.
The inspiration for The Special Occasion Top draws from the ritual of fine dining and the elegance of royal refinement. Like a meticulously set table or a ceremonial toast, the piece embodies sophistication, luxury, and the timeless allure of celebration.
Look 7: The Fine Dining Jacket
This piece reimagines the classic linen jacket through a lens of refinement, featuring crisp white linen contrasted with a rich, olive-green satin lining. Vintage gold-plated buttons, each unique and one of a kind, serve as the focal point, adding a touch of heirloom character to the design.
The inspiration for The Fine Dining Jacket comes from the elegance of ceremonial meals and the quiet grandeur of tradition. Just as fine dining transforms the everyday act of eating into an art form, this jacket elevates humble materials into a garment of poise, polish, and timeless sophistication.
Final Lookbook