Her inspiration for her Study mini collection, in her own words:

I handpicked four designs from my portfolio. Theses ideas were born at different stages of my academic career and reflect my study of utilitarian chic. When I moved to the Gulf 4 years ago I thought I would try to solve the problem of what to wear for Western women in the Persian Gulf. It turns out all women in the region face the same issues of modesty, social customs, extreme heat and chilly interior spaces.  I strive to create clothes that serve to do more than follow a trend or look pretty. They are meant to be tossed in luggage and get you anywhere you need to go- be it the beach, a club, or your interview with Rolling Stone Magazine. It turns out that getting more bang for your buck and packing space with convertible/adjustable clothes is sustainable- go figure. Keen to take this approach to fashion one step further I am thrilled to hitch my wagon to Tara St. James’ this summer and learn all I can about the innovative methods and materials emerging from the Green community in America. This collection will be ethically produced (does one say that?) in organic and sustainable fabrics.

So now you’ve met Emily…