NM CliQ Magazine November 2015 | Page 57

I am originally from Central NY. I started sewing as a teenager who hated mainstream fashion trends in the 1980s and searched the local thrift stores for vintage and unique clothing to alter. I started costuming in my High School theater along with sets, props, lights and sound. I moved to Rochester, New York in the late 90s and started my first clothing line there. Since then I have owned several different clothing companies ranging in styles from Gothic, Victorian, Renaissance, Cyberpunk & Steampunk. After moving to Taos, New Mexico in the Spring of this year I started my current vintage inspired line Retro-Verte. I have been involved in various film projects as a wardrobe stylist as well as an extra in a major motion film, “27 Dresses”. I am looking forward to being very involved in the local industry here in New Mexico. NM CliQ Magazine | November 2015 57