Tessa studied fashion design at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program, earning a Bachelor of Science in Design. In 2019, she competed as a designer on Project Runway Season 17, an experience that sharpened her creative eye and solidified her place in the industry.

For the past eight years, Tessa has owned and operated Idlewild, where she oversees every aspect of the business; from buying to client experience. With more than a decade of personal and editorial styling expertise, she combines a deep understanding of trends with a focus on timeless wardrobe staples.