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How did your career in fashion begin? How has your 30+ year fashion background informed how you design today?
At the start of my career, I spent seven years working at Theory with Andrew Rosen. That's where I learned the fundamentals of fabric, fit, merchandising, and how to create a modern wardrobe for women.
Partnering with Andrew again in TWP feels incredibly full-circle. I'm applying everything I learned in those early years, but I design in a way that feels more personal and true to me now, building a wardrobe that strikes a balance of elevated yet easy. The pieces I'm missing from my own closet.
TWP is the culmination of all of my work – considered, thoughtful clothing inspired by our home here in New York.
Tell us about your NYC designed & produced clothing brand, TWP!
TWP grew out of an idea that there was a white space between contemporary and designer for clothes that were versatile and made exceptionally well. It began with my search for the perfect button down – something borrowed from a man's closet, with the right proportions for a woman. From there, it's grown into a collection rooted in fabrication and fit, designed for women who want clothes they can live in.
As our founding piece, a TWP shirt reflects everything we believe in. Fabric comes first, from crisp cotton poplins to soft linen silks sourced from Italian heritage mills. Construction is everything, from the functionality of the cuff, to the placement of a button, the collar, the fit — we design intentionally and obsess over the details.
We're fortunate to oversee this entire process, from sketching, to fitting, to producing nearly all of our clothes, from New York.
What's your favorite part about the New York fashion community?
The creative energy here is unparalleled, and by far my favorite part about our fashion community. We are lucky to have our home be a constant source of inspiration.
We love the textile detail and care that goes into TWP's pieces. How do you discover & create new fabrics for TWP's designs?
Quality and craftsmanship underpin all TWP collections.
Our fabrics represent a commitment to both comfort and craft: cashmere knitted from single origin yarns sourced for their softness; superfine cotton shirting that feels featherlight on the skin; Italian wool suiting woven for both strength and delicacy. Our embellishments are hand-beaded and sewn in India, where I travel twice a year.
Travel is my ultimate inspiration. I cherish my time away, usually with my daughter Jillian, meeting these artisans together and wandering through local flea markets. Every trip sparks an idea, detail, or feeling that finds its way into a future collection.
Congratulations on your new Madison Ave store! What are you hoping to achieve with a new storefront here in the city? Know you already have a presence on Howard Street.
Thank you! We're excited to expand our presence in New York.
The goal for each of our stores is to make them feel warm and inviting – as comfortable as your own living room. The Madison store will include our signatures, like wall to wall sisal flooring, vintage furniture, and meadow grasses for a touch of greenery.
One of my favorite parts of our stores is the art. We partner with Onna House Gallery, which gives visibility to under-represented female artists specializing in craft. For Madison, we commissioned a hand-woven tapestry from Patricia Udell, an artist based on the Upper West Side. We also have basketry by Katie Grove, who works upstate, foraging materials from the woods and weaving them into sculptural objects.
We're proud to give these local artists the well-deserved space to exhibit and sell their work
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