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At the same time that she enrolled in the MFA program, she founded her own line, Brooks Avenue, a line of women’s clothing and sleepwear. She combines painterly prints from sun-drenched florals to whimsical motifs in a vintage-meets-modern collection.
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Lawson Park incorporated her love for art into whimsical prints. A simple white shift dress featured embroidered water color hued florals throughout.
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This year’s presentation showcased everything from Kiki Wanjing Zuo’s ruffled wearable art pieces to Lawson Park’s embroidered housecoats layered over delicately stitched undergarments, displaying the students’ unique perspectives.
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“I would love to continue bringing out my Southern heritage,” Ms. Park said. “I feel like there’s a really big market for it.”
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"Park developed and launched a print-driven apparel brand during her first year in the MFA program, which has already become very successful. The brand is based on original prints and unique styles inspired by the idea of living authentically, Park said: "I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit … it means a lot for Bob to see that potential in me and for him to validate that, and I'm excited to keep growing it."
“Today, the line — including dresses, blouses and quilted totes — is sold in about 100 boutiques, mostly in the southeast. The idea for the brand is to encourage women of all ages to wear color with confidence, Lawson says.”
