A concise portfolio of work done as an Accessories and Handbags Assistant Designer at Alexander Wang. Ranging from design support across runway and commercial collections to technical development of seasonal styles and CADs used for production.
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HANDBAGS
Spray painted crystals before finalizing design. Created official artwork and communicated with factory to replicate spray paint effect.
*Video and photos sourced from official Instagram and website.
HEIRESS FLEX - AGED CRYSTALS
Worked on artwork layout and crystal shape.
*Video and photos sourced from official Instagram and website.
HEIRESS FLEX - RUBBERIZED CRYSTALS
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Rubberized Coin Purse
Worked on spike shape and organized artwork layout to cover entire bag.
Punch Compact Wallet
Cross-functionally collaborated with the team to compile and design detailed specs and tech packs to the factory.
Crescent Bag
Worked on the spec / tech pack of the bag to send to factory.
Ryan Puff Bag
Designed and developed construction mockups for the bag, successfully concealing the drawstring tunnel within the batting layers.
behind the scenes...
behind the scenes...
Chain Leather Bag: A cinched leather silhouette constructed using chain and metal eyelets, combining structure with soft form.
Molded Chain Bag: A rigid chain miniaudière constructed using epoxy and chicken wire, featuring a sculpted body and a rotating hard handle.
Sketches for select handbag concepts.
JEWELRY
Lens Earrings
Supported the Senior Designer in leading the project by working closely with vendors, developing mockups, and helping manage overall project organization.
Jewelry at FW22/23
Oversaw and assisted the Senior Designer with the jewelry for the runway show, handling organization and personally fixing any issues to keep the show running smoothly.
Pave Dome Earring
Carefully hand-set each crystal in the pave dome earrings, completing the sample before moving into full production.
Jewelry at FW23/24
Collaborated with the full team to prepare men’s and women’s jewelry in-house in the days leading up to the show, then organized, managed, and fixed pieces backstage to ensure every look was runway-ready.
behind the scenes & more...
behind the scenes & more...
Oversaw one of my first jewelry productions, the Safety Pin Jewelry Line, hand creating the entire line from start to finish in house.
Worked with the entire team to hand-build pearl earrings, attaching each pearl head to metal rods to form the heart shape. Created the initial mockup before collaborating with the team on final production.
Worked with the entire team to hand-build pearl earrings, attaching each pearl head to metal rods to form the heart shape. Created the initial mockup before collaborating with the team on final production.
Worked with the entire team to hand-build pearl earrings, attaching each pearl head to metal rods to form the heart shape. Created the initial mockup before collaborating with the team on final production.
Drilled a resin ice cube to shape it into the desired form for production.
Drilled a resin ice cube to shape it into the desired form for production.
Experimented with color for the car light earrings by spray-painting bike lights, helping build a broader palette for the collection.