Laura Burns

My “official” entrance into fashion was at the age of 19, when I opened a boutique. The store was called Scailles, and the goal was to make “fashion evolved” - future fashion, heavily inspired by the company Cyberdog and the book Fruits, by Shoichi Aoki. At this little shop, I discovered what truly brings me joy - seeing someone light up at the discovery of finding that perfect “something” - clothing that I had designed and created in the back room. Since this humble beginning, I have enjoyed a wide range of opportunities - designing music video and tour costumes; creating a logo in partnership with NYC for the promotion of biking; and my greatest achievement yet, designing the official accessories for the USA Olympic Team in 2022. Throughout my career, I can also boast a proven track record of increasing annual sales, developing key item programs, and bringing teams together through positivity and collaboration. But what continues to bring me the most joy remains the same - making someone happy by making something.