Fashion Designer — Jessica Catherine

Jessica Catherine Neumann is an independent Fashion Designer from Madison, Wisconsin. Her education from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago provided a foundation that initiated her interest in fashion design from a global perspective.

Jess lived for several years overseas, spanning from Ireland and Germany to South Africa and New Zealand. Her experiences abroad allowed her to adapt fashion from different cultural identities into a creative style of her own. Jess designs clothing for women to feel confident and sexy. She incorporates subtle techniques that are sophisticated and feminine yet urban and edgy.

The Jessica Catherine collection focuses on Eveningwear that integrates quality fabrics with recycled materials, making her environmentally conscious designs unique and one-of-a-kind. Jess exhibited select pieces from her line last fall in Germany and is excited to be involved as a fashion designer in Milwaukee Fashion Week.

Q & A

Favorite color?
Blue

What is your first memory involving fashion?
Changing my outfit as often as possible throughout the day.

How would you describe the collection you are showing?
Sophisticated, edgy

Why did you choose to tryout for Milwaukee Fashion Week?
I am looking for a new challenge and experience.

If you could have one wish come true, what would it be?
Endless amount of fabrics from around the world

Where do you draw your inspiration?
Events & ideas at any moment of the day

What resources are invaluable to today’s designer?
Anything Free (dumpster diving & rummage sales)

What are your favorite fabrics to work with?
Silks