Things that interest me like... the design of performance apparel, women rocking snow sports, the craft of soft-goods, & the evolution of textile-related technology. Plus my life in Vancouver.
Since I'm currently obsessed with designing new prints...Here are some articles I've come across that I thought might get you guys pumped about prints too! The History of Nike Print and Patterns - Nike News The title says it all. A brief history of Nike prints and patterns and some great ... Read More
So since you all read my previous post (right?), you'll know I'm now working for a great company called California Innovations. One of the reasons I decided to make the jump was the opportunity to diversify my skill set. One of my favourite new things to do is design prints and below are the ... Read More
Despite the encroaching cold that is Canadian Winter, I'm working on some stories for S/S16 colours, prints, and patterns! ... Read More
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer at an amazing weekend-long event. It was called a hack-a-thon, but to me, it was more of a start-up weekend specifically focused on soft goods, fashion, and fashion accessories. It was put on by the MSH District - MSH stands for "Making Shit ... Read More
S'mores at the cottage! Yummo! Time is FLYING and I don't even understand how. I'll have to do a quick "highlights" post because I know I'll never get around to going back and recapping everything in detail. If you're interested in what's going on with Kim in terms of my NEW JOB!, vacations, ... Read More
The statement itself isn't really shocking - what apparel brand ISN'T doing athletic clothing these days? The shock came for me when our Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator, Julia, sent me some behind-the-scenes photos from the upcoming Fitness campaign. Here's one of the ... Read More
Fashion’s obsession with running - The Guardian, by Hannah Marriott Natalia Vodianova and Karlie Kloss get ready to run the Paris half-marathon. Image as seen on The Guardian (linked), publicity image. It's not just about the clothes, it's about the energy, relationships, and lifestyle. ... Read More