My name is Danielle Kaya and I am DMTdesignz (short for Danielle Marie Tobin designs). My design studio and apartment are both located in Philadelphia’s Old City. I have lived in Philadelphia creating clothing and costumes since 1999.
I create and make everything myself, transforming soft and cozy materials into sexy, unique and versatile statement pieces. My signature design is the Chi-chek, which translates to “flower” in Turkish. I create the Chi-chek with my serger and apply it to the finished garment by hand.
Each Chi-chek is unique; while I may use the same materials, each garment has its own unique characteristics. The most enjoyable element of creating each Chi-chek is never knowing exactly what the finished product will look like until it is finished and in hand. Figuring out how it fits onto the garment perfectly is part of the fun.
DMTdesignz can be found in several boutiques in Philadelphia, PA, Princeton, NJ, and Sarasota, FL.
