No excuses. No explanation.

You don’t win on emotion. You win on execution.

–– Tony Dungy

University of ArizonaEntrepreneurship BSBA, 2006NCAA Scholarship

University of Arizona

Entrepreneurship BSBA, 2006

NCAA Scholarship

Fashion Institute TechnologyMenswear DesignAAS, 2008

Fashion Institute Technology

Menswear Design

AAS, 2008

Ralph LaurenDesigner, 2008 – 2011Internship, 2007 – 2008

Ralph Lauren

Designer, 2008 – 2011

Internship, 2007 – 2008

Abasi RosboroughCo-Founder, Creative DirectorNew York, 2012 – 2020

Abasi Rosborough

Co-Founder, Creative Director

New York, 2012 – 2020

Louis VuittonLVMH Emerging Designer PrizeParis, 2017

Louis Vuitton

LVMH Emerging Designer Prize

Paris, 2017

CFDA + VogueCFDA/Vogue Fashion FundNew York, 2019

CFDA + Vogue

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

New York, 2019

 
Grew up playing basketball ––Michael Jordan, NBA Dunk Contest 1988

Grew up playing basketball ––

Michael Jordan, NBA Dunk Contest 1988

Studied tailoring in New York ––Giovanni Boldini, Count Montesquiou 1897

Studied tailoring in New York ––

Giovanni Boldini, Count Montesquiou 1897

Fascinated by anatomy & movement ––Unknown, Anatomical Arm Sketches

Fascinated by anatomy & movement ––

Unknown, Anatomical Arm Sketches

Passion for modern architecture ––Zaha Hadid, Dominion Building 2015

Passion for modern architecture ––

Zaha Hadid, Dominion Building 2015

 

Vision, aesthetics, leadership.

Leadership ––

In leading a team, I found that performance follows purpose. In running a company, I've come to understand the mechanics of clothing, and the business behind it. Respect, humility, and a learning-mindset are essential. I believe that great leaders are listeners first, and able to adapt and improvise, while establishing an inspired and collaborative working environment.

Design Vision ––

I was raised in Arizona by a basketball coach and an interior designer, and have always sought balance between sport and art. While playing basketball, a project for Nike led to design school in New York and I was awarded a seat at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I was selected for the coveted Ralph Lauren Purple Label internship and was then hired onto the design team.

Working at Ralph Lauren immersed me into the world of British and Italian tailoring, and American workwear. While living in New York, I found an enthusiasm for architecture and it still inspires me on a daily basis. All of those inspirations can be found in my work.

Mentorship ––

Mentoring the next generation of creatives is one of my passions. I serve as a guest lecturer on design entrepreneurship, design technology, and CLO 3D at several US and international universities. My mission is to inspire creatives on their journey, and to empower diverse voices through innovation and entrepreneurship.

 
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