Design often begins with a dream, an idea, an ideology. To participate in couture is to share the novelty of clothing’s ability to tell a story. The Manor has curated eight of our favorite collections from the Class of 2023 Senior Fashion Designers in a highlight to celebrate the physicality of their stories. From statements about current world events, to family memoirs, to fun celebrations, these seniors have poured their creativity into these year long projects. To learn more about their collections, we interviewed Nathan Batra, Hayley English, Rhea Gupta, Bennett Moses, Lauryn Porter, Torrion Reed, Stella Scruggs, and Isabella Song.
Produced by Bri Shufford.
Words by Caroline Tetlow and Bri Shufford.
Graphic by Reem Hinedi.
Film by Annie Cater.
Photo by Abigail Wornock.
Assist by Ari Young Sang, Evan Skovronsky, Anna Jara, and Eve Friday.
Special thanks to Stella Scruggs, Hayley English, Torrion Reed, Lauryn Porter, Isabella Song, Nathan Batra, Bennett Moses, and Rhea Gupta.