Collection 03: CAPRICORN. 2023.

This collection was the most accurate manifestation of NESSA’s philosophy as a womenswear designer at that moment: Hybrid clothing in the cross section of Indo-Caribbean pride and New York City audacity. The goal was to build out a line of modular pieces that could be styled with one another in casual and elevated looks. Reinvented patterns combined staple pieces in Jasmin’s personal wardrobe and traditional Guyanese garments. Conceptually, Jasmin leaned into the characteristics of her Capricorn sun: perfectionism and determination.

CAPRICORN was first documented by Jameer Robinson in Jasmin’s personal studio, then showcased on the runway at PORT in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then exhibited at Creative Alliance in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, CAPRICORN was the inaugural collection of the NESSA Made-to-order shop.