I didn’t always know I wanted to design wedding gowns—at least, not consciously. But looking back now, it feels like everything was quietly leading me here. 

When I entered the final year of my undergraduate program in textile design, our professors encouraged us to document our research and creative development. At the time, it felt like just another assignment—but it became something much more. As someone who thrives in daydreams, it was a welcome invitation to explore the swirling ideas in my head, some whimsical, some wild, and many deeply personal. Not everything was related to class, but everything was related to what I loved. 

And what I’ve always loved but never got to pursue before… fashion. 

There’s something magical about fashion, and more specifically, the way a gown can transform a person—how it elevates the body, how it flows with grace and structure all at once. Designers 

like Alexander McQueen, Madame Grès, Jean Dessès, and costume designer Edith Head captivated me. But it wasn’t until I attended a family wedding that everything clicked. 

When the couple began their vows, it hit me. I had an epiphany. 

In that moment of witnessing two people commit their lives to one another, I felt something stir deep in my soul. The dress, the ceremony, the love—it all came together in this overwhelming realization: I want to design wedding gowns. 

Not just pretty dresses. Gowns that tell stories, have meaning, and connect to the bride and couple on a deeper level. 

Looking back, maybe the signs were always there. 

I grew up glued to Say Yes to the Dress like any love-struck, fashion-obsessed dreamer. I would sit on the couch for hours, critiquing gowns like I was on the judging panel of some bridal fashion Olympics. “That’s the one!” or “Oh no, not that neckline”—my commentary became a fixture in our household. 

At first, it was just about the fantasy. What would my dress look like one day? But slowly, my fascination deepened. I started noticing more than just silhouettes—I paid attention to fabrics, the way lace was placed, the construction of each bodice, how each designer had their own language. I didn’t just love weddings; I loved what the bride was wearing. The dress felt like a visual love letter to the day itself. 

I began following bridal designers on Instagram, watching their collections evolve from season to season. I noticed trends, motifs, even the subtle ways designers would reinvent themselves. The more I observed, the more I wanted to create. 

What captivated me most was the why behind the dress. Why that particular gown? Why that shade, that sleeve, that neckline? A wedding dress isn’t just a beautiful garment—it’s a symbol. It marks a moment where past and future meet. It carries a story. 

That idea became the foundation for my undergraduate thesis: to design a contemporary wedding gown that weaves together 19th-century wedding traditions and modern storytelling. I wanted to create something that felt timeless yet personal—a visual tapestry of two individuals and the lineages that brought them together. A dress that not only celebrates the love between a couple, but also connects them to where they came from and where they’re going. 

I realized, from developing my own wedding dress during my undergraduate studies to building my first full collection, that it takes more than just a love of gowns. It takes knowledge, research, and the willingness to push yourself through challenges that test every skill you have. But if you have the drive—and above all, a genuine love for fashion—then the journey is worth every step.