Few collaborators embody the heart and spirit of Madame Fortuna quite like Brett Day Windham. One of Allison’s oldest and dearest friends, Brett has been a creative force behind the scenes for years, shaping the visual identity and presentation of the brand with her extraordinary eye for design. Though based in Rhode Island, she remains deeply woven into the fabric of Madame Fortuna, creating logos, Instagram announcement posts, and large multi-foot banners that adorn both the shop and shows like Manhattan Vintage. A true merchandising pro, Brett also assists at these shows, lending her impeccable taste and experience from her time designing windows at Bergdorf Goodman to the creation of our show displays and jewelry cases.

Beyond her contributions to the shop, Brett is a full-time artist and mother whose practice is as thoughtful and layered as her design work. A multidisciplinary artist born in Cambridge, England and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, she holds a BFA from Hampshire College and an MFA in Sculpture from RISD, with studies in Florence, Turin, Penland, and Paris. Her work has been exhibited at The Barnes Foundation, Smack Mellon, and the RISD Museum, and has been featured in The New York Times, Hyperallergic, Art New England, Whitewall, and V Magazine.

Brett’s artwork centers on collections and material memory, gathering remnants from nature, studios, and city streets to create sculptures and works on paper that evoke ritual, mysticism, and a sense of place. Each piece reflects her ability to find meaning and magic in the overlooked or forgotten.

We are proud to feature Brett’s paintings and handmade frames in the shop, works that resonate deeply with Madame Fortuna’s world of beauty, storytelling, and craft. Her ongoing friendship and collaboration with Allison are at the heart of our creative community, blending art, history, and intuition into everything we do.

Website: https://brettdaywindham.com/

Instagram: @brettwindham