An artist influenced by fantasy, romance, and adornments, the elusive Jacqueline Amezcua draws inspiration from poems and love stories.
The excitement of her design arouses the admiration of her peers. Her work detests pretence and anything that might be perceived as disingenuous. Embossing elegance and refinement, the woman wearing Amezcua feels secure and sensuous. In her work, Amezcua possesses a natural affinity towards fabrics that speak to her inspiration. Flowing chiffons, sensuous satins and silks, and playful organza coalesce with linear, simply flattering silhouettes.
Born and raised in a close knit family in the city of Chicago, Amezcua grew up surrounded by the same love she passionately weaves into her collections. After spending a short time at Daley College of Chicago, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at Columbia College Chicago, one of the Midwest’s most revered art schools. High school courses in fashion design allowed Amezcua to develop her identity as a designer very early on. Quietly, she made waves on the campus of Columbia College.
Taking inspiration from eighties teenage love stories Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles, her early collections were flowery, lighthearted, and exciting. Each of Amezcua’s garments is produced with ardor. The detail that pours into her craft stems from a place filled with the same passion that inspires her. She spends hours, sometimes days hand sewing and embellishing. Fabric is manipulated to create texture and volume. Her pieces are performances. They sing excitement, elegance, and grace. The highly esteemed work produced by this young designer will eventually cause this sensation step out of her shell and into praise and admiration.
