Vinca

BIOGRAPHY:
My design education began early, as I grew up in a shoe factory and was always making things. Didn't get allowance so I made jewelry/handbags/portrait paintings in school from 3rd grade up for spending money! After getting tons of visual arts experience at McCallum Art Academy I went to UT for PR/Marketing/Communication and started a proper business, which then became successful and a nice segway from college.

Vinca started in 2006 during college. It has evolved from a purely floral collection (Vinca is a more proper name for periwinkle) to a whimsical, avant-garde feel, with chunky acrylic and wooden pieces, some unisex, but most ultra-girly.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Listed on Daily Candy, in Austin Monthly as a "Designer to Watch", in Tribeza's StyleWeek 2006, Stitch Austin 2006 Grant Winner, on the runway in Dallas at The Pin Show, in a Rare Austin Runway at The Mohawk in 2007, Featured on WHATDesigners, Cutable, and other noteworthy blogs.

AUSTIN STORES THAT CARRY THE LINE:
DownSTAIRS, Parts and Labour, IF+D, Capra & Cavelli

SHOWCASING RETAILER / SALON HOST: SALON BY MILK+HONEY