I'm Camilla James Brooklyn, an Australian-born, New York-based creative director and designer with over fifteen years in fashion. I build and lead independent fashion brands with a focus on design, strategy, and sustainable growth. As the co-founder of Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, I oversee creative direction, print and textile design, brand strategy, and end-to-end collection development across both brands. My work has been acquired by major galleries for permanent collections and shown at New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring depth across both the creative and operational sides of building brands, alongside an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics.

Cami James

I'm Camilla James Brooklyn, an Australian-born, New York-based creative director and designer with over fifteen years in fashion. I build and lead independent fashion brands with a focus on design, strategy, and sustainable growth. As the co-founder of Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, I oversee creative direction, print and textile design, brand strategy, and end-to-end collection development across both brands. My work has been acquired by major galleries for permanent collections and shown at New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring depth across both the creative and operational sides of building brands, alongside an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics.

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I’m Camilla James Brooklyn, an Australian-born, New York-based creative director and designer with over fifteen years in fashion. I build and lead independent fashion brands with a focus on design, strategy, and sustainable growth.

As the co-founder of Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, I oversee creative direction, print and textile design, brand strategy, and end-to-end collection development across both brands. My work has been acquired by major galleries for permanent collections and shown at New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring depth across both the creative and operational sides of building brands, alongside an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Founder Designer at Discount Universe
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Led end-to-end design and development of garments and collections, from initial concept and silhouette development through pattern making, fabrication, and finishing samples; coordinated studio operations, project timelines, production partners, and international supply chains; built relationships with galleries, museums, stylists, collectors, and media; directed large-scale creative productions including runway shows and installations at global fashion weeks; balanced creative direction with financial sustainability and brand growth.
Director & Founder Designer at SeaQueen Swim
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Co-founded SeaQueen Swim and led creative direction, print and textile design, brand strategy, and end-to-end collection development; managed manufacturing partners and international supply chains; directed runway shows and installations at fashion weeks; cultivated partnerships with galleries, museums, stylists, collectors, and media; aligned operations with growth across brand portfolio.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at RM IT UNIVERSITY MELBOURNE
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services