Outlook Magazine - Fall 2024

From WEAR 'Best in Show' to Anne Klein Fashion designer and artist Sofia Morin (’24) is bringing her leatherwork to the Big Apple. And we expect to see her talent influence designs for one of the most recognizable lines coming out of New York – Steve Madden’s Anne Klein brand. As an accessories designer, Morin will be responsible for belts, headwear, scarves, shawls and more. Morin began her craft under the eye of Cuddigan Leather founder Jennifer Smail. Drawn to the texture and shape of the material, Morin’s skills excelled. During an internship with Elena Valez – a Milwaukee native turned New York fashion designer – Morin debuted the “Monster Bag” for Valez’s spring 2024 collection. The bag is hand stitched and made of transparent horse leather, with goat hair laced into the strap. After emerging as s spotlight designer in 2023, Morin’s most recent collection, Tradition, won Best in Show at the 2024 WEAR fashion show from a field of 10 collections inspired by social awareness, Gothic architecture, the Dutch Golden Age inspired bridal wear and more. Tradition featured five outfits, complete with custom accessories inspired by personalities in American golf culture, including the “Caddy,” who carried Morin’s custom “Tradition Duffle.” Its classic shape and nostalgic lettering pulled the theme together, with robust leatherwork and hardware to complete its more modern look.

(Above & Left) Sofia Morin's fashion designs

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