A little about me….
I’m a designer and stylist based out of Manhattan. I grew-up in the small town of Essex, CT, which gave me a love for historic architecture and coastal New England. Upon completing my studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) I founded my sustainable clothing line, CAIT SHEA. The minimalist line featured classic tailoring and an emphasis on natural fibers and dyes. CAIT SHEA grew into a boutique and coffee shop that focused on conscious living, highlighting hand-made goods by designers and artisans from Connecticut and beyond. Over time, I grew more fascinated with the interiors and gathering spaces that I created than I did the clothing designs, and decided to shift my focus from fashion to interiors.
I earned my Interior Design Certificate through RISD Continuing Education, and began my first full renovation project in 2020.
My interiors are inviting and effortless, with an organic warmth. I enjoy blending antiques with modern silhouettes to create spaces that are comfortable and timeless. With my background in tailoring, I love to obsess over the details. As with my clothing line, sustainability is at the core of my design ethos - careful consideration is given to every material selected, with an emphasis on locally sourced and hand-made items.
CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s of Fine Art - Rhode Island School of Design
Interior Design Certificate - Rhode Island School of Design
10 years of owning & designing slow-fashion line, CAIT SHEA
SKILLS
Technical drafting + rendering AutoCAD Revit + SketchUp Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Design Manager + Studio Designer Project Management Branding + Marketing + Styling Web Design Construction + Home Renovation Experience Mural + Faux-finish Wall Painting
PRESS
ASID NY Metro DESIGN Magazine
Winter 2023 - DISCOVER: New Faces | New Ideas
Elan Magazine
April 2020 - “Roundtable: Tackling Sustainability Locally”
CT Examiner
November 2019 - “Ivoryton designer, Cait Shea, opens boutique and coffee shop , talks Slow Fashion.”
INK Magazine
December 2018 - “Slow Fashion - Designer, Cait Shea Clark is in no hurry.”
The e-list
June 2018 - “CAIT SHEA - an Eye for Design.”

