In 2024, I designed La Rondine for The Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Scenes, where I had the opportunity to create costumes for a world-class stage alongside a remarkable team of emerging artists. With just two weeks to mount the production and only seven days for fittings and final builds, I led the design process from concept to stage. Drawing inspiration from 1920s glamour, the costumes featured silky champagne tones, shimmering metallics, and vintage silhouettes that reflected each character’s emotional arc—balancing romance, elegance, and period authenticity. This project challenged me to think quickly and collaboratively, and it remains one of the most rewarding experiences of my design career.