A typical season for Suzanne includes nine queen's dresses,
twenty white debutante gowns, a dozen suits, ball gowns, and
party dresses galore. She employs six talented assistants and
mentors four interns from the LSU Textiles, Apparel Design and
Merchandising department every summer. By training students
each year, Suzanne is ensuring that this specialized art form is
preserved for future generations.
kel ly's mother, andrÉe (center), holds the mantl e
22 ADORE • MARCH 2020