For those who don’t know, this is my sister of 25 years @sanaznyc — my night walk buddy and someone who inspired so many of my stories. She’s also the person who taught me coding way back in the days of BlackPlanet, the first original social platform before MySpace.
Sanaz and her tech genius husband @randylemoine both work at Meta. I guess you could call them the NY Mets (🥁🥁) In fact Sanaz herself worked directly with Sheryl for several years. She has now developed her own platform for parents called @tinytimesnyc , designed to help organize events and experiences for their children. It’s a brilliant endeavor, and I encourage everyone to check it out.
Once again, Sanaz has inspired me, and now she’ll be working alongside me as I continue navigating the world of AI and taking the @patrickcupid brand even further. Like family does she is always looking out for me. I’m truly grateful to have so many talented people in my life, from all over the world and across so many different fields of expertise.
Stay tuned for updates….
#AI
#Storytelling
#Innovation
#Meta
#FutureOfTech
Today was a day of decisions—choices that will quietly shape the future of something people will carry every day.
I got the call to approve the lining fabric for the Bruel Bag.
Texture, hand, strength, durability, weight, color—every detail was considered. Because quality and color aren’t surface-level decisions. They define the experience.
It’s easy to focus on how a bag looks from the outside. But what about the moment you open it? What does it feel like when your hand reaches inside? Does the interior reflect the same intention as the exterior? Do they belong to the same story?
A bag carries more than objects. It holds your keys, your work, your money—pieces of your life that matter. So something entrusted with that responsibility should be made with care, with thought, with purpose.
The details aren’t extra. They’re everything—especially when you’re creating something meant to last.
#LuxuryDesign #CraftsmanshipMatters #DesignedToLast #BehindTheDesign #ElevatedEssentials
The Walking Dress in the Dotty Stripe Print Paired with The FUTURE BAG 🩷🔥 Both Made to Order! #CarryAllBag #PatrickCupidDesigns #WalkingDress #PinkBag #VincenzoCarryAll -Available to order online now! LINK IN BIO @modemonline@avilabydesign@silver_cee@allenmarketingcommunications 🩷🩷🩷🔥🔥🔥
Grateful for another full day doing what I love—and inviting you along for the journey.
The day started with Zoom meetings, coordinating logistics for a development shipment to Mexico, followed by calls with @FITNYC . I stopped by @newlinefashiongroup to review the Walking Dress proto-sample, then headed back uptown for a call with @Marist .
Today also marked a milestone: the first overseas sample for this garment arrived from China. It’s usually produced right here in the NEWYORK garment district, so this shift comes with both opportu nity and learning. The sewing quality is strong, though there are minor issues I’d typically have tighter control over with domestic production—but sometimes you don’t know until you know.
This is also my first time working with a bold stripe instead of my signature abstract repeats. You can imagine how a design will translate, but nothing replaces seeing it in person. That’s where the real understanding—and refinement—happens.
After reviewing the garment today, I have a clearer sense of how the print interacts with the design. There’s still editing ahead, but so far, so good.
#FashionDesign #GarmentDistrict #MadeInNYC #DesignProcess #CreativeJourney
The ABYSS 🖤 THE TRAVEL BAG!! This beautiful bag is made to order just the way you want! #CarryAllBag #BlackBag #EverydayEssentials #VincenzoCarryAll #PatrickCupidDesigns Available online now.. Link in bio. 🖤🖤🖤 @modemonline@avilabydesign@silver_cee@allenmarketingcommunications
To the average consumer, fashion can often seem like magic. The designer sketches a dress—and poof, there it is. Through outlets like social media and Project Runway, people get a glimpse into what it takes to create a garment, but rarely the full picture.
Designers seldom discuss the long, painstaking hours—sometimes days—of back-and-forth editing, checking, correcting, and fitting that go into a first sample. The prototype from which every garment that reaches the shop floor is ultimately derived.
Working with manufacturers overseas adds another layer of complexity. Many decisions are made over the phone or via email, where nuance—particularly color—can easily be lost. Color rarely translates the same in photographs or digital formats. And designing clothing is, at its core, a tactile endeavor that requires a well-trained eye.
Experiencing a garment in person offers far more information than one might expect. You’re able to assess the drape and fall of the fabric, and observe how color behaves under varying lighting conditions. There are systems used to evaluate color under multiple light sources, allowing us to anticipate how a garment will appear on the selling floor. Adjustments are made accordingly. Add wear testing and quality control, and you begin to understand the intrinsic value of a garment.
Over the past few days, since returning from Chicago, I’ve been working closely with @newlinefashiongroup on the first sample of this printed walking dress—reviewing every detail right down to the buttons. There are still a few corrections to be made, but so far, so good—we’re almost there.
The dress will go to market this summer in a very limited run.
What are your thoughts on the garment development process?
#FashionProcess #BehindTheSeams #GarmentDevelopment #SlowFashion #designinprogress
THE VINCENZO CARRY-ALL ❤️❤️❤️ RED never look so good! This beautiful bag is made to order just the way you want! #CarryAllBag #RedBag #EverydayEssentials #VincenzoCarryAll #PatrickCupidDesigns Available online now.. Link in bio. 🖤🖤🖤 @modemonline@avilabydesign@silver_cee@allenmarketingcommunications
The ABYSS 🖤 THE CITY BAG!! This beautiful bag is made to order just the way you want! #CarryAllBag #BlackBag #EverydayEssentials #VincenzoCarryAll #PatrickCupidDesigns Available online now.. Link in bio. 🖤🖤🖤 @modemonline@avilabydesign@silver_cee@allenmarketingcommunications
Being a designer comes with the ability to not just look at, but look into the future with a certain kind of insight, patience, and discernment. Allowing us to step toward possibilities with courage and clarity.
Whether developing a new style, creating a print, or predicting the next trend, once an idea comes to mind, it is the research that turns imagination into inspiration. For example, I poured over and into this print for hours, exploring variable options in color and scale.
Looking at how different hues, shades, and tonalities interact until I achieved the desired effect. Then comes the work of building the garment, but that’s for another post…
Do you think designers carry instinct, or is it a sixth sense?
#DesignProcess
#CreativeInstinct
#TextileDesign
#ColorStory
#futureofdesign
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I’ve been working on a collaborative project with artist FDLM on a new iteration of the Vincenzo — a smaller, more intimate version. The Vincenzo now exists in three sizes: 13, 26, and 39.
The 13 is currently in development and will debut in late Summer ‘26. More on that soon.
I’ve been exploring the design through a series of AI-generated studies, building from an original floral embroidery I created. The bag will be realized in 100% cotton canvas with full-grain calfskin leather.
The first sample is now underway, and today I received the initial canvas swatches for sourcing. The quality of the material is exceptional — really excited to see this come to life.
This release will be limited to no more than 10 pieces, each signed by FDLM, whose work inspired the floral design.
I’ll be working with Frank to shape how we introduce the Vincenzo 13 — possibly a private exhibition tied to a charitable cause.
Still taking form… but there will be cocktails.
Final colorway selection is underway — there will only be one.
I have my favorite… but I want to hear yours.
Let me know what you’re drawn to.
Drop a comment…
#Vincenzo13
#LimitedEditionLuxury
#ArtistCollaboration
#FutureHeirlooms
#QuietLuxury
@madeinnyfashion@garmentdistrictnyc@newlinefashiongroup@fashwire@modemonline@avilabydesign@allenmarketingcommunications@silver_cee@fabricwholesaledirect
