Worked for the Giorgio Armani Boutique on Madison Avenue in NYC, where she was able to get up close and personal with beautifully made garments, and spent a lot of time peering over experienced tailors' shoulders!
Received BA from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo, where she assisted in draping, designing, and building costumes for many of Edison Theater's mainstage productions.
Continued education at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she learned a great deal about draping, fitting, construction, fabrics, and history.