ABOUT

Hi! I am Martha Lapeyre. I was first introduced to the world of design at a young age having grown up New Orleans.

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The city’s magnitude of art and culture jump-started my interest in fashion. I was exposed to some of the most exquisite beadwork involved in Mardi Gras’ traditional costumes and the eclectic streetwear displayed by tourists, which led me passionately to the world of fashion.

Unlike most places, there is a very high demand for ball gowns in New Orleans because our carnival season is made up of parades and masked balls. Unfortunately, when the only option for evening gowns becomes bridal stores, the only dresses available are the mother of the bride gowns or bridesmaid dresses.

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As a high schooler, I was uninterested in those styles, and I wanted something more young and fresh. Since the options were so limited, I decided to design dresses. After that, I couldn’t stop designing and fell in love with the entire process. This was the start of my journey before I decided to apply to fashion schools across the country and landed on SCAD.

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At SCAD, I was challenged to experiment with all different types of fashion, from menswear to knitwear to luxury womenswear. Now, I am a senior and in the process of making my senior collection in womenswear, and I am so excited to share it with everyone at the end of May.