Daphne Murphy, a Maine fashion designer, is making waves in the industry with her unique approach to fashion. Every morning, she transforms old fabrics into one-of-a-kind fashion statements, high above Portland's downtown. What most people toss aside, Murphy transforms into upcycled fashion, from button-ups, quilted jackets to even sports coats. She creates her own pattern pieces, templates drafted from one of her own jackets, and carefully cuts each material, stitches it together, and adds the finishing touches. Every morning, high above Portland’s downtown, a local designer is turning old fabrics into one-of-a-kind fashion statements. If all goes smoothly, she can complete a jacket in about a day. But here's where it gets controversial... Murphy's unique approach to fashion is not just about sustainability; it's also about creativity and self-expression. She says her love of fashion started young, watching Project Runway, and she credits her mother, a painter, for inspiring her creativity. Her business started to pick up around this time last year when singer Lisa Bello spotted one of Murphy’s Red Sox blanket jackets online, bought it and wore it while singing the national anthem at Fenway Park last April. And this is the part most people miss... Murphy's success has not gone unnoticed. Her jackets also made it to this year's Super Bowl, with Patriots fans sporting her gear all the way at California's Levi's Stadium. Now, Murphy has her sights set on an even bigger goal. She hopes to open a storefront of her own one day. Until then, she'll keep stitching, thrifting, and reimagining what fashion can be.
