Washington Roberts 2015 Collection

Nigerian-born designer, Washington Roberts, learned the art of sewing from his grandmother. As a young child he new that an acute attention to detail and a steady hand could turn pieces of fabric into beautiful works of wearable art. His grandmother was a true inspiration.

Washington moved to New York City to pursue his career in chemical engineering. Shortly after, while needing something to wear for his birthday, he designed and created the perfect blazer for himself. He soon realized that his true passion was putting hand to needle and crafting beautiful clothing for others to wear. He began in the fashion industry working with stylist Kithe Brewster and Showroom Seven. He eventually went on to design for brands such as American Rag, Tory Burch, Victoria Secret and Vera Wang.