Spring semester 2024 I explored my Hmong heritage, culture, and childhood through cloth and thread. The second project for my Design 225: Apparel Design I course was our Architecture Project. We researched and took inspiration from a chosen architectural structure and created a small fashion line. I took inspiration from East Asian architecture, specifically from the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and other Asian monasteries and towers. I focused on clean, angular lines and pleating typical of Eastern architectural design. I named my line "Lineage" for Spring Summer 2025 with the look and feel of a glamorous, young, and rich lady who grew up around these structures. The look I constructed was the capelet blouse, a long skirt with gore pleats on the side, and an apron belt typically seen in Hmong traditional wear.