Hi, I'm Rachel.

I'm an Apparel Design Director based in NYC. Born and Raised in Chicago, Illinois. I’ve been a working Activewear and Lifestyle Apparel Designer for many years, but have grown up in the industry with a repertoire spanning Men’s, Women’s, Juniors in Active, Wovens, Cut and Sew Knits, Outerwear, and Soft Accessories/Undergarments.

There's a soft spot in my artistic heart for print and pattern - you can call it my sixth sense. I’m dually trained as a traditional apparel designer and a print, pattern, and graphic designer.

My dream partners are professionals looking for sustainability-minded, forward-thinking talent, founder-owners looking to create impactful apparel or shake up their branding image, fashion start-up founders who need a technical advisor, and anyone who might need a boots-on-the-ground working designer capable of high concept creative work while also being an effective manager of staff and teams.

I have designed in all walks of fashion, from high end bespoke inspired menswear to gritty, fashion forward women’s activewear, supercharged timeline driven capsule collections, and more. Let’s Create.

Contact me for collaborations, inquiries, etc.

Getting down to brass tacks.

Testimonials below.

“I met Rachel during our time working at Tommy Hilfiger. What I discovered is that she is incredibly intelligent, talented and capable. She is also highly adaptable and provides exceptional value in her work. I am confident in saying any company that hires Rachel would be lucky to have her.”

-Sunnie Lee - Fashion Design Director + Digital Fashion Creator + Sustainable Design

“I had the pleasure of working with Rachel as my design director during her time at Peloton. Her exceptional management style didn’t go unnoticed as she was always a safe space and an advocate for her design team. Rachel’s strong skills in concept development and implementing new processes continue to help the team be successful. Her dedication to getting things done, no project is too big or small, makes her an exceptional leader and mentor. I highly recommend Rachel for director and VP roles as her dedication and professionalism drives results while maintaining a human approach. Any team would be lucky to have her as their leader.”

-Madisen Taylor, Peloton - Women’s Activewear Designer

"Rachel is the most talented and forward thinking designer I have worked with to date. I have never had a factory owner or manufacturing partner comment on the design work we were submitting for development until Rachel. I was actually pulled aside by a partner of ours who makes for one of the largest global women's activewear brands who said she was churning out the most innovative designs he had ever seen"

-Kyle McClure, Rhone - Creative Director

"Working with Rachel has always been a pleasure. I know I can always count on her, as her taste level is high and she understands the aesthetic. She always offers more than one option, and her passion for design always shows through her work."

-Caroline Haladjian, Tommy Hilfiger - Knits Design Manager

"Rachel is a delight to work with, possessing a keen eye for detail, she is an adventurous and thoughtful individual whose qualities permeate every aspect of her work. A tireless, prolific innovator who never fails to challenge herself, and continually strives for excellence. Being ambitious, driven and passionate, Rachel is an inspiration who brings energy and freshness to any project."

-Stevyn Llewellyn, Modern Glossy - Creator/Founder

"Rachel approaches her role with great enthusiasm and confidence. She demonstrates great strength, talent and potential for leadership roles. She has an elevated, creative yet commercial design aesthetic. She continually takes initiative, offers up solutions and seeks opportunities for maximizing results. Her attention to detail is second to none. I highly recommend Rachel for design roles and consider her one of the best designers I have worked with in 25 years I have been in the industry."

-Krista Bucaro, Victoria's Secret - VP of Design