History
I learned fashion illustration at Parsons School of Design, and technical skills at the Fashion Institute of Technology (Associates degrees in fashion design & illustration, and in marketing and merchandising). I am skilled in illustration, fashion illustration, sewing arts, and technical fashion skills (pattern making, draping, grading, cutting, tailoring, et al). In NYC I worked on Seventh Avenue in the fashion industry, I also have an MBA from New York University. In addition to my fashion design studio I also teach sustainable business practice at University of Arizona South. I develop highly skilled technicians through training. I am currently developing this training methodology with interns. My intent is to build manufacturing facilities in Tucson and the surrounding region, creating a center for excellence in garment design and construction. My designs are sold in-person in our Fashion Salon Experience, at my studio, in boutiques, and online at www.LaRoseJaune.com.
Specialties
At La Rose Jaune, we design, manufacture, and sell sophisticated, chic clothing right here in Tucson, AZ, USA! We use really beautiful fabrics and our own prints. The lines are clean, simple, with a nice detail; our designs fall gracefully over the body so they are flattering to everyone. And, they are comfortable! The craftsmanship is superb. To the greatest extent possible we use sustainably-sourced fabrics and materials.