Laura: The recipient of the 2023 Eugenie Designer Grant is ...

Eugenie Designer Grant Recipient:

ROUGH-DRAFT®️

Timothy Clark
@roughdraft.earth

ROUGH-DRAFT@'s proposed project aims to activate people and their connection to the outdoors. ROUGH-DRAFT® promotes holistic living both in cities and nature, producing clothing that is suitably stylish and functional for both environments.

"Timothy Clark's ROUGH—DRAFT® is something we all need:
a collection that is both meaningful and encourages us to connect with nature."

Aki Choklat, Panel Member, and Linda Dresner Endowed Chair of Fashion Design at the College for Creative Studies

"The vision for ROUGH—DRAFT® to bring people more in touch with the natural spaces in our city environments is thoughtfully expressed with apparel designed for both."

Jen Guarino, Panel Member and Founder and CEO of ISAIC

"What is more important than (re)connecting with nature? Especially when working with the Creative Community in Detroit? And doing so in a stylish way? It is a natural fit..."

Ben Ewy, Panel Member and Vice President of Global Product Design, Research and Development at Carhartt

What is the Eugenie Designer Grant?

eugenie seeks to uplift and support Detroit-based fashion designers and brands striving to reduce their environmental impact by implementing innovative sustainability practices in their production processes.

The recipient will receive a grant of $10,000 USD and the opportunity over the following 12 month period to receive one-on-one mentorship sessions with the panelist, including Aki Choklat, Ben Ewy, Deb Ferraro, Jen Guarino, Roslyn Karamoko, Tracy Reese, and Gretchen Valade.

Learn more about the Eugenie Designer Grant and ROUGH—DRAFT® by visiting www.eugeniedetroit.com/grant