Design — Alex Brown

In 2023, I created illustrations across different media for Small Talk Studio as a freelancer. Two of my drawings were printed on t-shirts for their collection. For the Small Talk FW 2023 lookbook, published in New York by Friend Editions, I contributed a series of original characters wearing clothing from the collection.

Later that year, I joined Small Talk as a full-time employee, continuing to create illustrations for their seasonal collections as well as hand-drawing on custom base garments. In addition to individual clients, we create custom garments for stores; some of our wholesale clients include SSENSE, Dover Street Market Ginza, Super A Market, Addicted, and Domicile.

In fall 2023, I co-designed a t-shirt for Chipotle. Working with Nick and Phil of Small Talk from concept to finished product, I contributed on everything from brainstorming ideas to incorporating feedback from Chipotle to drawing the graphics necessary to execute our vision.

In summer 2024, we designed a running-themed capsule for Nike. Using current and vintage Nike pieces, we relied on hand-drawn graphics, embroidered patches, and tailoring details like crocheted vents to create a unique set of garments that incorporates trademark characteristics of both brands.