From sketching ideas on brown craft paper in Maine to working with artisans and manufacturers in Thailand, this 7-month journey tells the story behind my very first bag collection for Choo 11.
What began as a simple idea turned into a deeply personal project about design, risk, Thai craftsmanship, and creating products with meaning. In this article, I share the inspiration behind the collection, the challenges of bringing it to life across two countries, and why supporting thoughtfully made goods still matters to me.
If you love handmade stories, design processes, and products created with heart, Iād love for you to read it.