Garments and handbag by Asata Maisé Beeks Photography by Renee Friedrich of HÉLÈNE Agency
San Jose, California April 2025
For this project, I unveil a renewed sense of self with techniques that showcase an increased confidence in my garment construction skills. Panels, pin tucks, and soft structural details were captured by Renee, who engulfed us in nourishing food, grounding incense, and intoxicating melodies throughout the studio day. The warm, earthen color palette cut through the brisk chill of San Jose’s unusual late spring frost.