Illustration of a hand holding a pen, with the word 'Portfolio' written below.
Line drawing of a woman with a topknot hairstyle and a pearl necklace, with the word 'ABOUT' beneath her.
Red sketch of a vintage rotary phone with the word 'CONTACT' beneath it.
A simple drawing of a camera icon with the words 'FOLLOW ME' written below in red, all on a white background.
Illustration of a camera with the word press underneath

Brooks Brothers

I created a bespoke body of work in collaboration with Brooks Brothers to celebrate the opening of their global flagship store, honoring the legacy of America's oldest clothing brand. The series featured original illustrations inspired by the brand's rich archive, from archival mannequins and storefront vignettes to iconic moments spanning two centuries of Brooks Brothers history, each piece reinterpreted through my whimsical, contemporary artistic lens.

A vintage-style illustrated map highlighting Brooks Brothers clothing store at 195 Broadway in New York City, with detailed street layout and landmarks.

The campaign launched in New York city, with a brand activation, brought to life through a custom Brooks Brothers coffee cart, branded coffee cups, and accompanying newspapers distributed throughout New York, inviting the public to engage with its legacy and discover the new flagship firsthand.

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Brooks Brothers Dinner

The collection moved across eras of the Brooks Brothers legacy from early mannequin illustrations dressed in garments sourced directly from the brand's 1820s catalogs, to intricate historical touches like a 1929 map and nods to the brand's iconic Golden Fleece emblem. At the center of the project was a custom illustrated map created to commemorate the global flagship opening. Designed in the spirit of vintage mailers, it was distributed to hundreds of thousands of New York residents, announcing the store's arrival while evoking the old-world charm and nostalgia synonymous with the brand.

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The artworks were also showcased at Brooks Brothers' intimate launch dinner, adding an elevated creative layer to the celebration from dress-form name tags featuring iconic Brooks Brothers designs to a menu cut in the shape of a classic tailored shirt.

Table with decorative paper clothing cutouts labeled 'Bailey Moon' and 'Christian Bendenk,' surrounded by plates, glasses, candle holders, and floral centerpiece, indicating a formal dinner or event setting.
Elegant restaurant with round tables decorated with white floral centerpieces, surrounded by red leather chairs, and set with glasses, napkins, and small candles. Dark decorative wall in the background.
Elegant restaurant with round tables set for dining, decorated with floral centerpieces, surrounded by red leather chairs, with a modern dark tiled wall and warm ambient lighting.