First Look: The Custom Prints in My Collection

Florals, stripes—and your unofficial vote on what stays.

Dear Reader,

Of all the things in the design process, there’s one area I’m extra particular about: prints.

As someone who mostly wears solids, you might assume I shy away from florals or stripes altogether.

But that’s not true—I actually love a great print.
It’s just that most prints aren’t great.

So when I do find one that feels just right? It’s rare. And exciting.

From the very beginning, I told Dillard’s: prints would be my biggest challenge. I had a very specific vision—and a very low tolerance for “almost.”

Every print in this collection is custom. I’d start with a reference—something vintage, something close—and then we’d tweak it. Adjust the colors. Shift the scale. Refine until it felt like mine. Like ours.

For this collection, I included plenty of solid-colored pieces—but I also wanted a thoughtful mix of pattern:
– Large-scale florals
– Small-scale florals
– Bold, classic stripes
– Delicate stripes with fine-lined detail

One unexpected challenge? Designing a floral print for boys. It was something Dillard’s specifically requested—and at first, it felt nearly impossible to create something that didn’t skew too feminine. But eventually, I landed on a block print-inspired floral that I think walks the line. It might be one of the most surprising favorites.

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