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Simone

AGE: 32

HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA

EDUCATION: Parsons The New School for Design, Paris

FAVORITE DESIGNER: Dries Van Noten

FASHION MUST: Organic wool and cashmere.

A Northern California native currently living in Los Angeles, Simone, 32, has been making clothing since she was a child. Raised in an environment of creativity where artists, designers, and musicians were an integral part of daily life, she was encouraged to experiment with every type of material she could get her hands on. Simone quickly developed an obsession with fabric, form, and its natural connection to the body.

While studying at CCA in San Francisco, Simone delved into sculptural techniques, gaining appreciation for the historical and the handcrafted traditions of eras gone by. Simone’s love for fashion and history led her to Paris, where she studied at Parsons and assisted a young and accomplished couturier. She says Paris offered a perfect experience for her with dedicated craftsmanship, high-minded fashion, and many historical treasures to be discovered.

When Simone returned to the U.S., she began a career of freelance design, personal styling and creating one-of-a-kind pieces for a select clientele. In 2006, this path led her to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she was commissioned to create a custom collection, as well as explore traditional craft and production techniques throughout the region.