KEARA FRIEL
Keara Friel is a multidisciplinary fashion designer whose work blends conceptual storytelling with thoughtful craftsmanship. With a focus on sustainability and emotion-driven design, she creates garments that are both visually striking and deeply personal. Her process often incorporates handwork, experimental materials, and narrative elements that invite connection and curiosity.
NYC-based fashion designer and creative
veil of myth
Veil of Myth is a fashion thesis that explores the boundary between reality and folklore through sculptural, handcrafted garments. Inspired by mythical creatures and the wilderness, the collection reflects on transformation, wonder, and the human desire to find meaning in the unknown. Each piece serves as a wearable story, rooted in emotion and imagination.
sustainability
Keara explores the intersection of sustainability and fashion with a focus on creating garments that are both thoughtful and transformative. She’s especially interested in materials that break down naturally—designing pieces that, over time, can return to the earth and grow into wildflowers. Her work imagines a future where fashion leaves behind beauty, not waste.
Artisanal handwork
Keara handcrafts many of her materials through techniques like weaving, beading, embroidery, and knitting, bringing depth and texture to each piece. She often incorporates found objects and secondhand materials, giving new life to discarded elements through slow, intentional making. These tactile processes are not only a form of storytelling, but a commitment to sustainability and individuality—transforming every garment into something deeply personal and one of a kind.
collaborations and services
Keara offers custom pieces and collaborative design work tailored to your vision. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind garment, a creative partnership, or something entirely unconventional, she brings thoughtful design and craftsmanship to every project. Open to individuals, brands, and artists alike—let’s create something meaningful together.