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Camryn McClain



Fashion Designer





My style of fashion incorporates vibrant color and intricate structure playing with fun and exciting fabrications. I enjoy architecture within my designs and expressive color palettes usually stemming from nature, culture, or art. Using historical references, I create small capsule collections and individual designs with project-based inspirations. ​


"BRAIDED HERITAGE"





SENIOR THESIS COLLECTION



"BRAIDED HERITAGE"



This collection is inspired by the profound role that the hair and beauty industry has played in my family's heritage. My family runs a beauty school and hair care brand called 'Dudley Beauty' established in 1967 by my grandfather and siblings. My thesis is a lover letter to my own kinky hair and the world I grew up in.



COACH APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT





COACH WOMEN'S RTW APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT



During my time at Coach, I was tasked with presenting a collection of what Coach should look like to reach the

Gen Z market. This collection has been presented to the the Creative director, CEO's and VP's of Coach for inspiration in ready to wear.



bio.



CV






Raised in Silver Spring, MD, I grew up with the heavy influence of art and science. In my adolescence, I’ve been studying fashion and modern art. Since then, I’ve designed for Baltimore Fashion week 2018 showcasing my own collection. I was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology Study abroad program in Florence Italy, where I studied there for a full year and graduated with an Associate in Applied Science for fashion design. I currently am continuing my studies for my BFA on the New York Campus.


I have interned for Private Policy, Perry Ellis, Merlette NYC, Tibi, and Cinque a Sept for industry experience. I now work as a design apprentice at Coach in the Women's RTW design department working mainly in runway as well as retail, outlet, celebrity collaborations, artist collaboration and other special projects.


Living in New York city, I have learned new things about myself and aesthetics. I aim to push my perspective on art and fashion through clothing that shares a story, and I am looking forward to sharing these stories creatively in the fashion industry!



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