What is the importance of living in New York (surrounding creative forces, resources, instant PR and buzz)?
Although I ran my business out of Austin for the first two years, I ended up opening my own showroom in New York City. Not only is there more opportunity for a young designer in New York, but you just make yourself more accessible that way – to the press and to buyers. I did enjoy the mystique of being from Texas, and so did many of the people that I worked with. I think the ideal would have been to eventually be able to have a showroom and sample room in NY but an office and design studio in Austin. Q: What has been your favorite part of your relativity new position as Designer Director within Rachel Roy? Working with an amazing team!! Rachel is the epitomy of elegance. Its wonderful to head up design for her and to have two amazing designers to work with on the team!! There is an amazing energy at our workplace, that I have never experienced elsewhere….although my position requires tons of work, it doesn’t feel like work because I love what I’m doing and the environment. Also, Rach
