/Racheal Xavier
@Valentinaventuraxx
Racheal Xavier
Hand-sewn Lace Dress
lace, nylon, and satin, hand-sewn on the form
4′ x 13″
2024
My work is deeply connected to the unknown aspects of my heritage. While I never had the chance to hear my grandfather’s stories, I feel his legacy through my love of sewing, which began at five. My great-grandparents—one a dressmaker, the other a shoemaker—immigrated to the US, leaving behind a craft that still lives within me. With a degree in fashion design, I create with a sense of inherited purpose, knowing that their hands guided mine even before I understood it. Through my pieces, I honor their legacy, letting their craftsmanship shape what I make today.
@Valentinaventuraxx