Directed the design and merchandising of S/S 2018 and A/W 2017 contemporary menswear collection in collaboration with Bobby Ikeda @bobbydoo808 and the Tokyo and LA crew at DTE in California . The woven styles are Made in Japan and the knit styles are Made in USA. DTE means "down to earth", and is the way of bridging the gap between laid back west coast beach culture and urbane city dwellers. The well-crafted collection features 80's inspired drop rise trousers, boxy jackets, oversized hoodies, wide fit cropped joggers and slouchy tees. Stocklist includes Japanese retailers such as Isetan, International Gallery Beams, United Arrows, et al. Wholesale inquiries, M5 Showroom in SoHo, New York.

Directed the design and merchandising for a new division of A/W 2016, S/S 2016 and A/W 2015 modern menswear featuring street style elongated MA-1 bombers, long wool coats, leather moto jackets, utilitarian parkas and fashion knitwear. Established a partnership with 24 Karat Showroom, a NYC based multi-brand fashion agency specialising in emerging streetwear brands. Helped build a stocklist of progressive retailers in North America and Japan. Launched the S/S 2016 White Label Collection Men at the Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs in Las Vegas. Redesigned the look and feel of the Members Only official website. Art directed and styled a two day A/W 2015 and S/S 2016 photo shoot to refresh the product images, hero and about pages, and social media content. Designed the 3rd season of the A/W 2016 White Label Collection, including a forward capsule of women's and genderless outerwear.