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Tactile Texture — Independent Collection | Designed by Christina

A study in surface, shape, and sensation, Tactile Texture explores how material can define movement and mood. Through sculpted knits, textural weaves, and structured outer layers, Christina translates craftsmanship into modern silhouettes that balance softness with strength. Each CAD board focuses on dimension and feel — capturing the quiet power of fabrication as design language. Created as an independent exploration of textile storytelling, this collection reflects Christina’s ability to merge technical precision with artistry, offering refined tactility for brands that value thoughtful construction and contemporary form. 

Independent Collection — Designed by Christina  

C. Wonder — Women’s Ready-to-Wear Design | Xcel Brands

Freelance Apparel Designer — Brand Relaunch Collaboration under Creative Director Christian Siriano 

Overview:  Collaborated within the Xcel Brands design team on the creative relaunch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano, developing CAD designs, color stories, and fabrication packages for modern women’s ready-to-wear. The goal was to translate Siriano’s feminine tailoring and bold sensibility into refined, approachable styles for a contemporary audience.

Process:  Partnered closely with the Head Designer and Senior Designer to create coordinated CAD boards across spring, summer, and fall deliveries. Managed color and fabric approvals, developed detailed technical flats, and created spec documentation using Flex PLM and Blue Cherry. Each CAD board showcased fabric combinations, construction details, and line cohesion to ensure accuracy and commercial viability. 

Results:   Delivered a cohesive multi-season collection that captured C. Wonder’s re-energized brand direction—polished, versatile, and unmistakably modern.  The line contributed to the brand’s growing recognition following its relaunch under Christian Siriano and strengthened Xcel Brands’ position within the modern women’s lifestyle market. 

Collection Development (Womenswear & Menswear) 

Cosmic Honey — Young Women’s Cut & Sew Collection | Orange International 

Overview: Co-led concept and design for a boutique-ready Spring/Summer line inspired by ’70s California cool-girl energy. The collection fused flirty nostalgia with modern versatility, offering a full range of mix-and-match tops, sets, and one-pieces in bold solids and cosmic-inspired prints.

Process: Partnered with design peers to develop silhouettes across wovens and knits, balancing cost strategy and design detail for both domestic and overseas production. Directed print and color story development to evoke a playful yet polished feel, incorporating vintage-inspired swirls, florals, and keyhole cutouts.

Results: Delivered a market-ready line that showcased strong trend foresight and design range, gaining initial interest from boutique and contemporary buyers. The project strengthened the company’s in-house development capabilities, sourcing flexibility, and cross-team collaboration.

Process Note: Select tech packs shown below highlight development precision and production readiness across the line.

Southern Roots — Men’s Knitwear & Lifestyle Capsule | Orange International  

Overview:  Co-developed a full menswear capsule blending utility heritage, outdoor performance, and modern comfort. Delivered market-ready assortments focused on durability, refined ruggedness, and cohesive brand identity across fleece pullovers, utility outerwear, knit tops, technical joggers, and logo-driven graphic tees.

Process:  Executed CAD boards, colorways, and presentation decks; created detailed technical sketches and callouts; collaborated on trims, logo treatments, and fabric direction; and developed cohesive branded visuals supporting both domestic and overseas production partners.

Results:  Produced commercially aligned assortments adopted by buyers and supported by production-ready tech packs. Strengthened company capability in menswear development through consistent fit refinement, construction accuracy, and clear communication with manufacturing partners.

Process Note:  Menswear Technical Development — select pages shown below.

Maurices — Private Label Athleisure, Lifestyle & Graphics Design 

Athleisure Department — Private Label Design for Maurices | Orange International

Overview: Directed design, development, and seasonal trend strategy for the Athleisure Department, creating high-performing private label collections for Maurices that blended comfort with edge.

Process: Presented compelling season stories to drive buy-in, pioneered brand-right direction, and built cohesive assortments across fleece, thermals, quilted knits, joggers, and coordinated sets. Partnered closely with sourcing and vendors to elevate fabric innovation, cost strategy, and production readiness.

Results: Drove up to $300K+ in quarterly business during peak Fall seasons and improved sourcing efficiency by 15%. Supported multi-season growth including a 130K-unit Holiday order and 118K-unit Spring collection.

Examples shown below: Collections from an ongoing multi-season partnership. 

Women's Athleisure & Lifestyle Graphics for Maurices | Orange International

Overview:    Developed a Spring/Summer graphics capsule featuring soft textures, playful word-art, vacation-inspired icons, and trend-right brush motifs. Designed graphics to work across raglans, tanks, cut-out knits, and textured tops, ensuring cohesive placement across multiple bodies. Built variations for embroidery, screen print, puff print, and mixed techniques—balancing commercial appeal with modern storytelling. These concepts strengthened the Athleisure program’s graphic direction and influenced seasonal updates across loungewear and casual tops.

Process Note: Graphic variations shown below highlight placement versatility, multi-technique execution, and category range across the Athleisure & Lifestyle program. 

 A curated selection of creative direction, visual identity, and artistic work that extends beyond apparel. These projects reveal my multidisciplinary approach — where brand storytelling, illustration, and photography intersect. From developing design systems and visual worlds for clients to personal hand-drawn sketches and mixed-media fine art compositions, each piece reflects an ongoing exploration of concept, craftsmanship, and emotion intertwining across mediums.