Kaylani facing forward, smiling, dark curly short hair, black blouse

Kaylani Temple

Thanks to her dual degrees from UNT, a B.F.A. in Fashion Design, and a B.S. in Merchandising, Kaylani Temple merges her passion for fashion with her business savvy. Her skills range from draping and construction to trend forecasting, allowing her to create stylish and commercially aware garments. Temple's internship at Brandon Maxwell, a luxury women’s ready-to-wear label, further fueled her desire to launch her own brand, where she can empower individuals through self-expression and innovative designs. Recognized with scholarships, such as the Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" award, Kaylani is ready to make her mark on the industry.

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The final illustration line-up of the Blooming Ruins collection is inspired by the juxtaposition between renewal and decay.

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The Blooming Ruins collection is inspired by the juxtaposition between growth and decay.

Cover of Kaylani's portfolio title page: Kumbatia, To Embrace
View all pages of the portfolio by opening the Kumbatia PDF. Temple won the First Place Award, a $2,000 scholarship, at the 2024 Fashion Group International Dallas Student Scholarship Competition for her portfolio.