In 2011, after being turned away more than once, I convinced a nearly century-old hat company in Texas to take a chance on me. There, I apprenticed under master hat makers, learning traditional techniques that had been passed down for generations. That experience also introduced me to leather working and I quickly fell in love with a material that would become central to my work.

By 2013, I was making my own hats while traveling the country, selling my work and curated vintage clothing from a converted bus. Those years taught me to trust craftsmanship over trends and to build a life around making things by hand.

After stepping away from the craft for several years, I returned in 2018 with a renewed sense of purpose. I focused on leatherwork while slowly building the tools and equipment to create independently. By 2019, I was producing full collections of hats, leather goods and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Since moving to Brooklyn in 2021, the city's creativity, diversity and energy have continued to shape my work, blending traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary perspective. That evolution led to the creation of Further Studios — a place where craftsmanship, beautiful materials and thoughtful design come together.