Designer · Detroit · Est. 2023
Wardrobe and fashion design assistant building character-driven garments from the studio floor up.
Wardrobe and fashion design assistant building character-driven garments from the studio floor up.
House of New Detroit · Fashion Foundations · Special FX Wardrobe · PLC Detroit '26
Avery Hogue is a wardrobe and fashion design assistant building her career through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit Fashion Industry Club, where she has moved from intern to Junior Assistant for House of New Detroit — a nine-month program where youth designers construct full garments and develop a complete fashion show concept.
Her work spans industrial sewing, pattern creation, garment construction, draping, and wardrobe styling, with a steady focus on upcycling and character-driven design. She has led wardrobe for the Special FX project, mentored beginner interns through Fashion Foundations, and guided youth artists in Adobe Suite digital design at the Detroit Conservatory program — work that ended up on display at the Detroit Riverfront.
Fashion should just look like you... in that moment. No explanation. — Avery J.
Avery grew up on a stage. Dance was her first language for over a decade, and it taught her everything she now brings to wardrobe: quick changes, pressure, costume care, and how the right look becomes part of the performance.
Her work has been guided since the beginning by Sharryl Cross of Cross Creates and Truth Clothing Line — the fashion educator who introduced her to the craft and continues to mentor her through the BGCGD Fashion Industry Club.
This fall, she begins at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in the Design Color Theory program: Apparel & Accessories Design, Color Design.
With Sharryl Cross — Cross Creates · Truth Clothing
A selection of constructed garments, runway pieces, and design concepts. Every stitch, sketch, and step represents growth, heritage, and a deep love for design.
Bridgerton Meets New World · Winter 2025
A complete design journey — from inspiration board through hand sketch and Adobe Illustrator rendering, to final brocade garment on the runway. Designed and constructed by Avery J. for the House of New Detroit collection.
Digitally rendered in Adobe Illustrator and brought to life for the Bridgerton Meets New World Winter 2025 fashion showcase, this look merges old-world elegance with contemporary tailoring. The design features a structured royal blue high-waisted pant paired with a fitted bodice and a floor-length coat dress. Voluminous sleeves, oversized cuffs, and lapel accents give a nod to vintage nobility, while the crisp silhouette and bold color-blocking ground the piece in modern sophistication.
The coat's fabric was updated from the digital version to a winter-weight brocade with floral texture, adding tactile richness and a visual shimmer beneath stage lighting. Styled with a crown and statement earrings, the full ensemble evokes regality, leadership, and command — fit for a queen redefining the era.
Bridgerton Meets New World · Winter 2025
This asymmetrical royal blue suit brings opulence and authority to the runway. Designed with a structured silhouette and detailed with ornate gold buttons and brocade cuffs, the look combines traditional tailoring with contemporary flair. A dramatic angled front hem and oversized embroidered shoulder embellishment create movement and visual intrigue — blending courtly influence with modern masculinity.
Crafted in denim suiting material, the piece pays tribute to royal lineage while remaining grounded in accessible, everyday strength. Elevated, yet wearable — this is a crownless look for those who already move like kings.
Old Hollywood Meets Enchanted Garden · December 2023
Statement gown blending Old Hollywood glamour with bold modern edge. Satin halter silhouette with feathered shawl and pearl detail. Designed for elegance, constructed for power.
The feathered shawl cascades down the back with subtle weight and movement, creating a soft train and framing the tailored silhouette. Pearl strands drape from shoulder to spine for added depth and vintage drama. A quiet storm — walking.
Old Hollywood Meets Enchanted Garden · 2023
Unisex, boxy-fit T-shirt fully crocheted by hand using the classic granny stitch technique. Crafted from 100% cotton yarn, the piece features an open-weave structure that brings breathability and visual texture to the runway. Designed to blur lines between casual comfort and artisanal detail, the top highlights heritage craft in a modern silhouette.
Paired with Bermuda-length shorts, for which the designer assisted in construction, this look reflects a confident blend of skill, tradition, and understated versatility.
Old Hollywood Meets Enchanted Garden · 2023
Fitted romper designed with a bold afrocentric print and structured silhouette. Featuring a square neckline, wide straps, and tailored shorts, this one-piece look channels the confidence of Old Hollywood while honoring the cultural power of print.
The styling remains clean and feminine, with a belted waist that brings definition and modern polish to a nostalgic cut.
Old Hollywood Meets Enchanted Garden · 2023
This wide-leg denim jumpsuit blends classic tailoring with laid-back glamour. Featuring flutter sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and a self-tie waist, the silhouette is designed for movement and comfort without compromising style. Constructed from a lightweight chambray-like denim, the piece reimagines Old Hollywood elegance through a modern, wearable lens — grounded in softness, strength, and unapologetic presence.
Styled with sunflower-yellow heels and statement earrings, this look brought a bold bloom to the Old Hollywood Meets Enchanted Garden runway.
Modular Tailoring for a High-Tempo Conference Weekend
A tailored system that shifts with the schedule — polished in daylight, magnetic at night. Concept exploration grounded in biomimicry, layered materiality, and a palette pulled from Hunted Moss, Twilight, Midnight Basalt, Deep Rose, Graphite Slate, Oxidized Copper, and Limestone Bone.
BGCGD Industry Clubs · 2025
As lead facilitator on the Special FX Capstone, Avery worked alongside interns to upcycle and restyle wardrobe looks for our youth performers — transforming base garments into character-ready performance pieces under tight production timelines. The capstone brought together wardrobe styling, prosthetic and makeup design, and live performance into one final showcase.
This project marked Avery's transition from designer to designer-mentor — coordinating production, guiding younger interns through their own upcycling builds, and pulling the full vision together for the runway.
Every project begins with a theme. I build the color story, identify the fabric and trim direction, and define the styling language before a single stitch.
Pattern, cut, sew, drape, finish. Industrial machine work, troubleshooting, and on-the-fly repairs are all part of the craft.
Fittings, model calls, quick changes, and run-of-show coordination. Wardrobe is part of the performance.
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