Projects

“The Distortion Of”

Exploring how obsession reshapes perception, turning fluid identities into rigid symbols and love into possession.

“Freed Your Ankles and Shackled Your Knees”

Highlighting the restricted movement under oppression as an act of bravery and its resulting scars as its medals of valor.

“I Can See Your Depth”

Exploring the vulnerability we display and the shallowness we assume within others, questioning what “depth” can look like and what changes the way it is presented.

Rebel-Spirit Morgan is a Brooklyn-based fashion designer and multidisciplinary artist whose work fuses traditional craftsmanship with conceptual storytelling. Born in Manhattan in 2003 and raised as a second-generation American, Rebel explores the intersections of identity, memory, and ritual through innovative treatments of classical fabrics like wool, satin, and leather. His collections often dismantle societal expectations by layering personal and cultural histories into garments that are both emotionally resonant and technically refined. With roots in photography and poetry, his designs reflect a narrative approach that embraces vulnerability, texture, and transformation.

Recently graduating with a BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design, Rebel has honed his skills through internships with international fashion houses including Balmain in Paris and Studio Nicholson in London. There, he contributed to runway look development, technical illustration, sample experimentation, and in-depth fabric research. His design practice is defined by a commitment to storytelling and experimentation, qualities that were showcased in his 2024 debut at The Exxhibit in New York City, where he presented a capsule collection alongside an original musical performance. Whether developing digital simulations or researching historical textiles, Rebel's work seeks to blur the lines between art and fashion, offering garments as vessels for deeper cultural and emotional dialogue.

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Experience

BALMAIN PARIS, Paris, FR — Design Intern June 2024 - August 2024

  • Provided assistance to Graphic Womenswear team, Print Womenswear team, Mens Ready-To-Wear Team, Womenswear Embellishment team, Bag Design team, Shoe Design Team, and Knitwear team.

  • Duties include: Simulation design for upcoming runway show, graphic print design, online and in field research, technical illustration, sample experimentation for collection details, spec sheets, archive organization.

The Exxhibit, New York City, NY — Fashion Designer, Musician March 3rd, 2024

  • Presented a four look capsule collection and performed original music for 250+ attendees.

GOHAR WORLD Pop-Up, New York City, NY — Sales Associate October 2023 - January 2024

  • Developed skills in product presentation and wrapping to give customers a luxury experience. Gained deep knowledge on all product information to concisely convey brand ethos to clients. Built client relationships to foster a loyal customer base.

  • Duties include: Clienteling, Merchandising, POS, Product Display

STUDIO NICHOLSON, London, UK — Design Intern June 2023 - August 2023

  • - Assisted with design team and production team, duties include: creating CADs, organizing production information, fabric and pattern research, pattern cutting, model fittings, sample alteration

GOLF WANG, New York City, NY — Sales Associate November 2022 - June 2023

  • Proactively serviced clients by catering to their preferences, communicating efficiently with other associates, and cultivating a personalized store experience through GOLF WANG brand knowledge and design

  • Duties include: Clienteling, Merchandising, POS, Stock Management

SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT, New York City, NY — Fashion Model June 2021 - Current

  • Editorial, E-Commerce, Campaign, and Commercial shoots for: Highs Nobiety, I-D Magazine, J.Crew, Apple, Levis, Coca-Cola, New Balance, Golf Wang, WKNDRS.

88 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
+1 (917) 494-7541 rebelspiritmorgan@gmail.com

Skills

Adobe Suite
Research
Detail Oriented

Languages

English (Native)

Spanish (Intermediate)

Recognition

Jan Gordon Fisher Scholarship

Brad Jernigan Scholarship

Education

Parsons School of Design, The New School August 2021 - May 2025 BFA Fashion Design

Institute for Collaborative Education September 2017 - June 2021 High School Diploma