17 YEARS IN THE MAKING...

Hndsght began with an idea I had in the sixth grade (2008): drawing a smiley face on the back of a hoodie.  When realizing that this idea had potential, I created a logo and four face variations, which began the short-lived hoodie brand "Smiley Hood." Smiley Hood was sold to a handful of friends and left untouched after one product release.

Shortly after moving to New York in late 2019, I was exposed to the city's emphasis on style, open-mindedness, and creative energy. This led to the idea of taking my original 6th-grade vision and turning it into something bigger and better. Started in the fall of 2019 as a simple hoodie brand, Hndsght has since evolved into a creative studio, emphasizing ideas and materials from the past and bringing them new life for the future.  Five years later, it has grown into a world of not only clothing, but also art and furniture.​