About Tricia Hoke

I learned how to sew at the age of five. I used to “re-vamp” my paper doll’s wardrobe by tracing over them and creating spring and fall collections for them. I went to Emily Griffith Opportunity School, and completed the Professional Sewing Program. I started doing runway shows. Designing under my name (then Tricia Russell) I was recognized by Fashion Group International as a runner up in a Rising Star Award Show.

 

I started at Buffalo Exchange, which gave me experience in fashion show production and retail.
During that time I started a knit wear company called Numbskull Knits, which was unsuccessful, but taught me valuable lessons on how to do business in this industry. I also created a number of custom costumes for people involved with the Exotic Erotica Ball.

Around 2005 A friend and co-worker at Buffalo Exchange became my business partner in Potential Fashions... a recycled clothing line. Potential Fashions has been recognized by Fashion Group International in a Rising Star Award show, as well as many publications mentioning us in articles and interviews on local t.v. stations. We sell our products online, at fashion markets, wholesale and consignment at many local clothing boutiques.www.potentialfashions.com.