• Red and gold are symbols of good fortune, wealth, and prosperity.
• The dragon appliqués represent this year’s zodiac sign, while the gold spiraling detail is an additional subtle nod to the dragon’s form.
• This final design came to me as I was scanning the Luvabulls Instagram for inspiration. I wanted to create something that matched the energy and power the team radiates.
• I also wanted the QiPaos to look like they belonged on the dance floor and were not just some cultural element cut and pasted into the scenery.

• For the past two years I have had the privilege of bringing Duolingo's Creator Day shoes to life.
• All the '22 and '23 shoes were painstakingly hand-painted by me and then shipped off to Pittsburgh, PA.
• Creator Day was a day to mark the first Duo video that blew up on TikTok, to celebrate creators and their hard work, inspire genuine content, and have fun!

• While at Miss Spa we launched about 15 new products including the trendy ice globes on the left, the No-Slip line and more Sculpt products.
• At Poler we developed multiple seasons with nearly 100 new products per season. Notable collaborations I worked on were with the Portland Trail Blazers and the NHL

Radiance Gala: A Celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary Achievement in Entertainment. Event hosted by
CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment).

Custom, handmade QiPao

QiPao was made from gold and silver brocade with a gold polyester lining.

Custom QiPao for a tea ceremony- a traditional part of Chinese weddings to honor family.

Outfit: My wedding gown made from 6 yards of polyester taffeta. Features not seen: dress is backless + has pockets.

Model: Jinny Kang

Photographer: John Ng

Outfit: Emerald evening gown with a full circle skirt + mandarin collar.

Model: Anelya Niyazbekova

Photographer: John Ng

Outfit: Found fabric turned into a halter dress with a half circle skirt.

Model: Victoria Li

Photographer: John Ng

Outfit: Pink sequin QiPao with lace up hips + gold applique phoenix.

Model: Celina Xu

Photographer: Arnel Gonzales

Outfit: Modern QiPao with lace up sides + pleated skirt. Fabric sourced from South Korea.

Model: Mindy Michelle

Photographer: Arnel Gonzales

Outfit: Vintage screen-printed cotton corset top + separate pleated skirt.

Model: Zhenni Ma

Photographer: Arnel Gonzales

Left: Victoria Li

Right: Me :)

Photographer: David Sabat

Here's where I get to be a kid again! Since moving to Chicago, I have attended every Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). I have immense respect and admiration for all the other costume-makers I meet at these conventions.