Originally from Northamptonshire, England; I made New York my home since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Knitwear Design from Nottingham Trent University. My career began at Ralsey Group, where I designed cut-and-sew knits and sweaters for their thriving junior girls business. Our products were featured in the pages of Delia’s, Limited Too, and Urban Outfitters.

I then advanced my career at Abercrombie, working on their girls' collection, and later at American Eagle Outfitters, where I focused on women’s sweaters. My expertise led me to a consultancy role with a Hong Kong-based manufacturer, where I shopped the markets in the US and Europe, developing trend reports for esteemed clients like Target, Buckle, Kohls, Brochu Walker, Calypso and Anthropologie. I traveled the US every quarter, presenting seasonal collections and trends to our customers.

My journey continued at DKNY Jeans and subsequently at DKNY, where I played a pivotal role in rejuvenating the knitwear and sweater line to align with the brand's mainline aesthetic, successfully driving business growth during the Fall launch. After several rewarding years at DKNY, I took on the role of Design Director at Global Brands, overseeing brands such as Ellen Tracy, Kenneth Cole, and Jones New York. Here, I ventured into men’s knitwear for Sean John and eco-conscious knits for ‘B New York’. From there, my journey took me to my current role, designing apparel for two newly acquired brands rooted in footwear—Frye and Tretorn. After several months at the company, I was given the additional responsibility of directing and building collections for 525 America. The fruits of these efforts are evident in the growing business at Carbon 38 and Revolve, with a growing department store and e-comm business.

Outside of my professional life, I love to spend time with my two daughters, Emma and Nora, and my fiancé, Jon, in our Brooklyn home. I’m a pilates enthusiast, but also enjoy running & cycling. Hobbies include hand-knitting, reading and baking. I love to travel! In the summer, you can find me at the beach or making memories with my family in the French countryside.

Pictured top left & middle - me, and also me, age 3 in all my knitted splendor… Above right - my wonderful friend, Wendy, wearing one of my hand-knits.