Age
20, 23
Lives
Durham, NC
Label
Elena Viana
Education
North Carolina State University, Anni Albers Scholars Program
Category
Womenswear Fall 2013
Influences
Traditional tailoring and classic craftsmanship, shoe cobblers, leather and metalsmiths, Helmut Lang’s minimalist styles, and Riccardo Tisci’s meticulous attention to detail
Personal Style
Utilitarian, street style, classic
Fall 2013 Collection
Drawn to photographs of child laborers, with their oversized wool jackets and tattered looks, we gathered inspiration from the Industrial Revolution’s working class. Our designs clean up and modernize the image of the blue-collar factory worker, lending a menswear twist to the modern woman’s style. To give the collection an industrial edge laced with the rustic charm of the period, we selected warm wools, lightweight chambrays, soft silks, and airy cotton voiles.
