Roots

This look features a matte sequin turtleneck with oversized slit sleeve cuffs and a lace-up corset-style closure, offering the option to style it at the front or back. The pants are made from a stretch Lurex wool fabric, featuring a front lace-up slit from waist to hem and a half-seam slit lace-up detail at the back. Designed with a low-rise fit, these pants provide adjustable sizing through the lace-up closures. Additional design elements include horizontal seam details and a back yoke.

Laced-up reversible turtleneck and laced-up low-rise stretch Lurex wool flare pants

This image highlights the back of the matte sequin turtleneck from Look 2, showing the versatility of the lace-up closure design. The top is laced with dark brown 100 percent leather cord, contrasting with the light sequin. The reversible lace-up placement offers styling flexibility, allowing the wearer to choose between a front or back closure.

Back details of Look 2's top

This is another photo of Look 1, showcasing the custom-printed chiffon tunic featuring a faded, neutral-toned scorpion/snake skin pattern. The tunic is designed with oversized gray leather Lurex cuffs and collar, complemented by a metal button closure. Princess darts and clean seam details enhance the garment’s structure and silhouette. Paired with the tunic, the pants are crafted from stretch distressed leather, referencing the dry, cracked desert landscape in a faded black color.

Custom-printed chiffon button-down with leather collar and cuffs, paired with leather paneled pants

This look features a custom-printed chiffon button-down with a faded scorpion/snake skin pattern. The shirt includes oversized grey leather Lurex cuffs and a structured leather collar, giving it a strong contrast in texture. It’s finished with metal buttons down the front and shaped with princess darts and clean seam lines for a more tailored fit. Underneath, there’s a denim and sequin bralette featuring rivet details and visible topstitching. The pants are made from stretch distressed leather.

Look 1

Look 1: Coat, pant, bra

Roots is a tribute to my Arizona origins.

Spending the summer back home reignited my appreciation for the raw, untamed beauty of the desert. I drew inspiration from the blistering heat, the ominous energy of monsoon season, and the fierce creatures that thrive in the summer heat. Scorpions, snakes, and the rugged desert landscape are woven into my fabric choices, while my designs fuse boldness with fluidity — cracked leather and shaggy fur colliding with the sheer delicacy of chiffon.

Roots includes silhouettes that are grounded in my design philosophy — creating pieces that make people feel good, both in how they look and how they feel — with a focus on achieving the perfect fit. I believe in designing flattering, timeless pieces that enhance confidence. My designs blend edgy elements with softer aspects, creating collections for individuals who are unapologetically confident, dynamic, and expressive.

Credits

Photographer: Erik Molina
Model: Jolie Orban

Annie Barget

Scottsdale, Arizona

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