Nguyen Inc. SS23 NYFW Show

2023/24

role

internship

skills of note

draping, pattern making, sewing, fittings, alterations

ABOUT

I assisted in design and fabrication of Nguyen Inc.’s New York fashion week show. We used upcycling techniques to transform jersey t-shirts into one-of-a-kind runway looks.

ACCESSORIES DESIGN

boondoggle charms & necklaces

Designed and constructed intricate crosses and chokers made from lanyard string.

SHOE DESIGN

about

The show was sponsored by Vans so we customized vans slip-ons and high tops for looks of the show.

process

I patterned slip-on uppers, studded them, and hand-sewed the uppers onto each shoe.

SEWING SAMPLES

one of one textiles & yarns

I made yarn from jersey t-shirts sourced from thrift stores. The strands were used in the long fringe skirts and knitted up to be mini skirts. In addition, I created yardage from donated white t-shirts (see top, middle).

construction

I assisted in cutting and sewing many of these looks for the show.

Multidisciplinary designer specializing in textile and fashion design. From Los Angeles, based in NYC.

Multidisciplinary designer specializing in textile and fashion design. From Los Angeles, based in NYC.

Multidisciplinary designer specializing in textile and fashion design. From Los Angeles, based in NYC.

Multidisciplinary designer specializing in textile and fashion design. From Los Angeles, based in NYC.