Custom designs made by Kayna shown at academic apparel conferences

A dress made from denim strips in a woven pattern, displayed on a mannequin and sketched in a fashion design sketch. The denim strips are arranged in a diamond pattern, with a fringe at the hem. The prompt includes a close-up of the fabric's woven details and a tied denim strip, highlighting the dress's construction.

Custom denim macrame gown. Woven on bias allowing size adjustability.

Shown at Costume Society of America in Washington DC.

A dress form mannequin displaying a patchwork blazer with a plaid pattern in shades of black, gray, and beige, featuring a wide black waist belt. The central inset shows fabric pieces cut and arranged for the blazer's construction, all in coordinating plaid fabrics.

Bespoke tailored corset blazer crafted using Savile Row hand-tailoring techniques.

Shown at International Federation of Home Economics in Ireland.

A sewing pattern sketch of a fitted jacket with shoulder pads, fabric samples with black markings, and a partially sewn jacket with visible darts and seams.
A detailed design process of a purple and blue mermaid-style dress, including a photograph of a model wearing the dress, a side view of the dress on a mannequin, and a conceptual sketch of the dress.

Custom gown with internal hip pads and 3D printed appliques. Sewn using couture-level hand techniques.

Shown at International Textiles and Apparel Association in Long Beach California.

Fabric muslin pattern piece with sewing markings on a cutting mat, surrounded by fabric dress designs on dress forms.

Selected designs made by Kayna as Associate Ready to Wear Patternmaker at J.Mendel

A dress displayed on a mannequin, featuring a strapless, fitted bodice with a floral pattern and a full skirt, in a sewing or fabric store setting.
A woman in a strapless pink gown with floral embroidery, holding a pink clutch, standing on a red carpet at an awards event.
A woman with blonde hair and fair skin wearing a strapless, pink, embroidered ball gown with floral patterns and a full skirt, standing against a gray background.
A woman in a pink dress with black abstract patterns, ruffled sleeves, and a black waist belt, holding a fur clutch.
A woman in a long, peach-colored dress with ruffles on the shoulders and a pattern of dark brown chevrons and zigzags stands against a plain gray background.
Woman in black beanie and purple coat standing next to mannequin dresses with fur details in a boutique.
A collage of women in various fashion outfits, including dresses and runway looks, with one woman working on a photoshoot or film set in the center.