Sketch to Stitch: NY Fashion Week with Sahara Clemons

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 3 p.m.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of fashion design and find your inner artist! On this week's episode of Stitch Please, we're joined by the incredibly talented Sahara Clemons. Fresh off presenting her latest collection at New York Fashion Week, Sahara --a recent graduate of RISD -- gives us an intimate look behind the seams of her creative process.\n\nThrough vivid storytelling, Sahara walks us through how she transformed her personal experiences with eczema into a stunning five-piece collection entitled "Skin Deep." We learn about her inspirations, from oceanic textures to 1940s swimwear, and how she brought her vision to life through illustrations, textile manipulations, and custom fabric dyeing.\n\nThe passion Sahara has for using fashion as a means of self-exploration and community building is truly inspiring. She shares valuable insights on embracing imperfection, finding beauty in the little things, and having the courage to bring your imaginary projects to reality.\n\nWhether you're an aspiring designer or just looking to reconnect with your own creativity, you'll find immense inspiration in Sahara's words. So get ready to immerse yourself in a world of breathtaking artistry and deep personal meaning. Let Sahara's wisdom wash over you like the tranquil tide and awaken your inner artist. The countdown to Stitch Please begins now...are you ready to take the plunge?