Womenswear
House of Caswell
My womenswear practice explores the relationship between memory, material, and form, translating original artwork into garments that exist at the intersection of narrative and wearability.
Through House of Caswell, I design and develop cohesive capsule collections from concept through production, shaping each piece through color, print, silhouette, and material. This includes the development of denim styles, where I focus on fit, wash, and construction to balance visual identity with real-world wear.
Alongside this conceptual approach, my process is grounded in product development. I work through CADs and digital prototyping in CLO3D, pattern development, material selection, and print execution, refining each design through fit evaluation and iteration. I collaborate directly with development partners and factories to bring each piece from initial concept through sampling and final production.
The result is a body of work that blends expressive design with thoughtful product creation, where each garment functions both as an individual piece and as part of a larger system.
Select pieces, including denim development, can be viewed at:
houseofcaswell.com
4/13/73 Collection:
The Susie Maxi Dress & the Connie Tank Dress
Named after my mother, the Susie Maxi Dress is the centerpiece of the 4/13/73 collection, inspired by my parents’ wedding day on April 13, 1973. The collection began with a pastel painting I created from a family wedding photograph, featuring my mother’s bouquet of pink roses and daisies, which became recurring visual motifs throughout the collection.
Drawing from 1970s bridal silhouettes and heirloom-inspired detailing, I developed the collection through original textile design, color palette development, CAD rendering, patternmaking and 3D rendering, and fit development. The engineered floral stripe print was created from the original artwork and designed to echo the softness and nostalgia of the source imagery.
The Susie Maxi Dress was developed as the collection’s showpiece bridal look and refined through multiple stages of sampling and factory collaboration to achieve the final fit shown here. Beyond its technical development, the piece serves as a personal tribute to family, memory, and the enduring emotional significance of clothing.
“Connie” explores nostalgic femininity through painterly floral print development, soft structure, and occasion-driven styling. Designed as part of the 4/13/73 collection, the piece combines custom print design with vintage-inspired silhouette development and editorial storytelling.
Still Life Collection
The Still Life collection marks the 14-piece debut of House of Caswell, a luxury womenswear brand where fashion, fine art, and sartorial heritage converge.
Guided by a devotion to creativity and self-expression, House of Caswell redefines contemporary dressing by seamlessly infusing artistic vision into both everyday and special occasion garments.
Inspired by my original still life painting, the collection brings the artwork to life through meticulously designed prints in a cohesive primary color palette, enabling limitless outfit combinations and curated styling opportunities. Rooted in a love of travel and versatile dressing, each piece is conceived as part of a wardrobe that can be artfully mixed and matched—from indulgent silk pajamas and elevated streetwear to exuberant evening-ready ensembles—creating a colorful, playful capsule that balances artistic expression with timeless sophistication.
Every garment is a numbered edition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, transforming each piece into wearable art. The Still Life collection is thoughtfully designed and crafted in the USA, using the finest materials sourced globally, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail and luxury House of Caswell embodies.
May ‘26 Collection:
“Springtime Wanderer”
I developed a collection of 10 repeating patterns based on a pastel painting I created called Dream Swans, which was inspired by my travels to different places in the world. I put together images of swans from Zurich with palm trees from Hawaii and hibiscus flowers from Cairo into one composition to create an image that represents the idea of travel itself rather than any place in particular, and the patterns in the collection draw on themes, colors, and the overall feeling of this original artwork.
I then designed a womenswear collection utilizing these patterns and the spirit of travel. The narrative of the collection is that this is what a woman would pack for a long trip around the world in the springtime, and it includes dresses, separates, undergarments, athletic wear, swimwear, and outerwear which can be mixed and matched together to create endless outfits for all the different activities she will encounter on her travels.
April ‘25 Collection:
“1970s Wedding”
I developed a womenswear pattern collection inspired by my parents' 1973 wedding, featuring diamond and floral motifs representing wedding rings and bouquets. This collection includes 10 graphic patterns and 3 additional graphics, along with a clothing line consisting of 15 individual pieces.
Starting with a pastel painting of my parents' wedding day, I crafted the color palette and designs for the collection. The narrative behind it revolves around a bride's entire month of celebrations, from bridal showers to the honeymoon, offering a cohesive wardrobe for every occasion. The collection includes dresses, separates, outerwear, undergarments, and workout attire, all designed to mix and match for a stylish and memorable month.
