The theatricality of dressing and conveying messages with our bodies and adornment fascinates me. So theater and costume design provides me with the perfect union of art, performance and character design.

I believe that we all have the ability to be creative, and that doing so brings us sublime joy. When I teach someone to draw or paint, I help them discover that creative spark within themselves.

I had been making my own clothes since the 7th grade. Teachers would say “you can’t do that, it’s too hard” and they would have my mom sign off on it that I could handle it!

My experience in the manufacturing industry has been a huge asset in my success as a buyer and manager. I’m still working at 70 years young!

I have combined my designing job with also being a tour guide on the island. I have found my passion in both worlds.

One of my favorite things about what I create is I can make every costume different. I work with every color fabric and crystal you can imagine…

I realized I wanted to pursue fashion design while I was in Law School in Nigeria…

I began as the assistant designer and moved into the designer position for Pierre Cardin Handbags 1976-78 ,and traveled to Europe on a buying trip to see European styles…