Linzi with a ‘z’

Born in California, I was drawn to both fine art and fashion from an early age. Drawing, painting, and pattern became my language for storytelling—transforming ideas, memories, and inspiration into textiles and apparel.

I earned my BFA in Apparel Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where I studied fine art, illustration, apparel, and textile design. In my senior year, I was selected to represent the RISD Collection in The Top Work of Emerging Apparel Designers (2011).

My early career included internships with Rodarte, Rag & Bone, and Diane von Furstenberg, where I contributed to runway collections, fashion shows, and editorial photoshoots. I also developed prints and graphics for Isaac Mizrahi, with designs produced and sold through QVC.

Driven by the need to draw every day and a love for prints and patterns, I pursued further studies in Textile and Surface Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), during which time my work was chosen for exhibition in the FIT Art Gallery.

Today, I am a Print Design & Development Associate at Ralph Lauren, creating prints and graphics across Men’s, Children’s, Baby, and special projects including, but not limited to, the Olympics, Wimbledon, and the US and Australian Opens. Based in New York City, I draw inspiration from art, travel, history, and the natural world, combining classical artistry with modern techniques to create prints that are both timeless and expressive. My work reflects a belief that every pattern has the power to tell a story—one that brings beauty, character, and meaning to the garments we wear.