HIT: Sam Mendoza's JeTom clothing line.
The Boston University senior combines his sardonic sense of humor with his love of couture on fashions that are crafted from curtain fabric found in the trunk of his grandmother's car, and upholstery fabric discovered at a clearance sale near his Houston home. The silhouettes are striking, and the self-taught designer turns his limited sewing abilities to his advantage by leaving zippers and hems as visible parts of his designs.
(Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff)


