Sam Fissell is a Cambodian American fashion designer whose work is rooted in tailoring and expressive drape. Drawing from both his Khmer heritage and American upbringing, he uses fashion as a medium to explore identity, memory, and cultural duality. His fascination with the structure of Western tailoring and the fluidity of Eastern dress forms the foundation of his creative practice, inspiring garments that exist in the space between tradition and reinvention.
PRESS AND EXHIBITIONS
STRUT Annual runway show in Chicago that donates proceeds to various aids foundations directed by John Fleming
SUTURE Exhibition BFA fashion thesis collection displayed, organized, and curated by students
FOLD/UNFOLD: Interview with Sam Fissell interview and discussion of recent work in an art magazine
Fashion Student Spotlight: Sam Fissell interview on recent work with F Magazine and on the importance of collaboration
SAIC Fashion Exhibition 2021 web page featuring scholarship-winning (The Marcia and Lester Novy Memorial Scholarship) project for the 2021 Saic Fashion Exhibition