Before my inner fashion designer presented herself, I wanted to be a doctor.  I even completed a year of pre-med classes!  Luckily, that inner fashionista pushed her way to the surface and has been there ever since.  When I design I strive to evoke the beauty as well as the darkness of nature.  I design all of my own prints.  The prints I design are all made from pictures of nature. You can find moths, moss, orchids, storm clouds or even crystals in my prints!  But I always hide an element of darkness with the beauty.  Maybe a skull concealed by flowers or a crow hidden amongst some gems.

I spontaneously drape my work.  This means I start designing without an idea in mind.  I manipulate the fabric until I am satisfied with the design I have sculpted.  I also love working natural materials such as bone, feathers, plants, and dried flowers into my designs.

I ultimately want my garments to be pieces of art.  I want people to have an emotional connection to my work.  There is no feeling better than making someone smile through the power of art."

- Kristin Eissler
 http://eiss.carbonmade.com/