Faculty

Samantha Fox Campbell is an accomplished fashion industry professional specializing in patternmaking, draping, garment construction, and custom fitting. Her extensive experience includes working with renowned fashion houses such as Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Calvin Klein, and Pamela Roland.

Throughout her career, Samantha has held senior patternmaking and tailoring roles, including Head Pattern Maker at Enaura Bridal, where she oversaw garment development from initial design through production. Her expertise spans luxury bridal and eveningwear, couture construction techniques, and custom garment fitting.

Samantha holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where she also earned a certification in Draping. She brings valuable real-world industry experience and technical expertise to Le Fashion Lab’s instructional team.

Joyce Stevenson Powell is a fashion designer and sewing instructor with hands-on experience teaching garment construction, sewing techniques, pattern interpretation, and custom garment creation. A graduate of Le Fashion Lab, Joyce has also owned and operated her own sewing studio, where she taught students from beginner to advanced levels and helped them develop their technical skills and confidence. Her extensive background in leadership and adult education, including her experience as a facilitator with the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy, brings a unique perspective to the classroom. As an Adjunct Instructor at Le Fashion Lab, Joyce is excited to return to the school as an educator, sharing her knowledge and passion for sewing while helping aspiring designers develop the practical skills they need to bring their creative ideas to life.

Hyunhee Kim is an apparel designer with over 15 years of international experience designing in South Korea and the U.S. She has worked across almost every category in the industry—from womenswear and kidswear to menswear and activewear—for major brands like JCPenney, Sears, Bonobos, and Smockingbird, INC. From first sketch and trend forecasting to tech packs and overseas production, Hyunhee knows exactly what it takes to bring a garment to life. As an Adjunct Instructor at Le Fashion Lab, she’s excited to share her real-world industry insights and help aspiring designers build the practical skills they need to launch their own successful careers.

Victoria is a fashion designer based in Atlanta, Ga. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Fashion and Textile Design from North Carolina State University. She is passionate about computer-aided design, sewing, painting, fashion illustration, and trend forecasting. She currently works as an Associate Designer at Carter’s Inc on the Carter’s and Osh Kosh Toddler Girl’s Playwear team.

A lifelong fashion enthusiast and extremely talented illustrator, Ruchika has been teaching fashion illustration classes throughout the Atlanta area for over 8 years. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Ruchika has earned a 3-yr diploma in Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing from Sophia BKS Polytechnic, Mumbai; in addition to having more than 7-years of experience working as a Fashion Designer & Merchandiser in her native country, India. She also obtained a certificate in Quality control of garments and textiles from CMAI (Clothing Manufacturers Association of India) and a certificate in Adobe Illustrator from Arena Multimedia, Mumbai, India. Some of her awards include a Vogue design competition in Mumbai, India in 1999; and a diploma in design excellence, organized by “Sanskriti”, Mumbai, India in 2001. Ruchika is passionate about her work in helping student-designers build their fashion portfolio by bringing their vision to life on paper.

Lead Garment Construction Instructor & Onsite Supervisor

Marvalyn Richards is an accomplished fashion industry professional and educator with more than 30 years of experience in sewing, patternmaking, tailoring, garment construction, and fashion design education. Originally from Jamaica, she received extensive professional training at several fashion and tailoring institutions, including the Jamaica School of Fashion, Madame Francois School of Fashion, Garmex, and Spencer’s Tailoring. She further advanced her expertise at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, earning a Certificate of Competency in Women’s Tailoring and Patternmaking.

Throughout her career, Marvalyn has worked as a professional tailor, patternmaker, and custom clothier, developing garments for private clients, fashion retailers, and performance productions. Her experience includes professional tailoring and alterations at Lords of Tailoring in Brooklyn, New York, as well as extensive work in custom garment construction, fitting, and alterations.

A member of Le Fashion Lab’s instructional team since 2010, Marvalyn serves as Lead Garment Construction Instructor and Onsite Supervisor, teaching courses in sewing, patternmaking, draping, fabric manipulation, and garment construction. Beyond the classroom, she plays an integral role in faculty training, technical skills assessments, curriculum improvement, and maintaining the school’s instructional standards.

With decades of garment construction and tailoring expertise, practical industry experience, and a strong commitment to student and faculty development, Marvalyn helps maintain Le Fashion Lab’s instructional quality while preparing the next generation of skilled fashion and apparel professionals.