" I think there is a great deal of
symbolism in my designing that directly
emerges from my own psyche. I notice
elements I am consistently drawn toward
in clothing and imagery. Personality-
wise, I am a sort of walking contradiction.
In fashion too, I find attraction to this
contrast of style elements – soft freeform
combines with restrained structure;
menswear combines with feminine
sheerness and ruffles; sequins and
jewels with beat-up jeans. In the same
sense, I love the contradictions of fabric
vs. function. For example, using casual
materials to make a fancy dress, or
luxury fabric to make a casual style.” --
Nancy Wells
symbolism in my designing that directly
emerges from my own psyche. I notice
elements I am consistently drawn toward
in clothing and imagery. Personality-
wise, I am a sort of walking contradiction.
In fashion too, I find attraction to this
contrast of style elements – soft freeform
combines with restrained structure;
menswear combines with feminine
sheerness and ruffles; sequins and
jewels with beat-up jeans. In the same
sense, I love the contradictions of fabric
vs. function. For example, using casual
materials to make a fancy dress, or
luxury fabric to make a casual style.” --
Nancy Wells
Nancy was on the road to fashion design at age 6, when she started making "catalogs"
for her dress designs and pricing them with backwards cent signs. In high school, she
cut apart old clothes and sewed them by hand into new creations. Nancy majored in
Apparel at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where she learned the rules of
draping, drafting, and designing. Since graduating, she has spent her time trying to
break those rules. Nancy has been greatly inspired by her past job
experiences--particularly with Betsey Johnson.
Nancy currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. In her spare time she enjoys painting,
photography, weekend brunches, and getaway trips.
Intelligently Rebellious Fashion
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