As the design process for this season began, I found myself reflecting on some of my favorite pieces over the years and the stories that came along with them. It’s hard to say whether the stories made the clothes more meaningful or if it was the other way around, but that was a question worth exploring. The collection of stories, or rather Assemblage of them is what this season is built on.

A wool Pendleton gifted by my uncle, a Barbour jacket my Dad was forced to buy in Scotland after failing to realize September there isn’t exactly dry, $3 rough-out suede boots from New Mexico, or vintage Levi's from the flea market—each of these pieces carries memories of beautiful, meaningful moments. Together, they began to shape a new perspective on how I design collections.