Celebrities2Us: Summer Robbins
She walked away from NYC fashion at the height of her career. Now she creates something entirely different in the high desert of Bend Oregon—textural art that honors the same ethos that drives Mae & Ku at FOUR.
Meet Summer, award winning florist.
FOUR What drew you from fashion design to floristry, and how do your fashion design skills translate to working with flowers?
Summer I’ve always been a maker. I grew up with a creative mother who sewed, painted, and made so much of what we had by hand, so design is really woven into who I am. By the time I was ten, I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer, and I followed that dream all the way to New York City. Fashion was an incredible first career—it taught me how to think in color, texture, and silhouette, and how to translate a vision into something tangible.
Over time, though, I started to crave a different kind of creative expression, one that felt more grounded and connected to the natural world. After my two boys were born, I knew I wanted a slower, more intentional life. I took my first floral design class after work one evening, and I felt my whole heart light up. Flowers gave me the same thrill as fashion design, but with a sense of play, impermanence, and connection to the seasons that I hadn’t experienced before.
So much of my fashion background flows naturally into floristry—understanding color theory, proportion, movement, and storytelling. Designing a bridal bouquet isn’t so different from designing a garment; it’s about how it makes someone feel and how all the elements come together in harmony. Transitioning into flowers felt like coming home to myself as an artist.
FOUR Since you all went to design school together, what's it like collaborating with Mae & Ku again after taking different creative paths?
Summer It’s such an honor to collaborate with Mae and Ku again after all these years. Mae has always been the most effortlessly stylish, magnetic woman in any room, and Ku’s design sensibility is so timeless—practical, understated, and deeply thoughtful. I love that they’ve joined forces to create Four Objects, because you can feel both of their spirits in every piece. Fashion and style will always be my first love, especially when the clothes are made with such intention and integrity—respecting the artisans who craft them and the people who wear them. Seeing my friends bring that level of care and vision to life is so inspiring, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for them or for the brand.
FOUR How does living in Bend influence your work, and what unique regional elements do you incorporate?
Summer Living in Bend influences every part of my work. The air is fresh, the water is clean, and the community is warm and supportive—it feels like I get to create from this beautiful little bubble in the world. That sense of spaciousness and connection to nature fuels my creativity. When a client comes along who’s inspired and trusts us fully, that’s when I can truly do my best work.
Seasonality and texture are at the heart of my designs. The High Desert has this wild, untamed beauty that inspires me to play with movement, layers, and unexpected details and textures. I love creating arrangements that feel rooted in this landscape—organic, textural, and a little bit otherworldly—so that when clients from other regions see them, they can feel the spirit of Central Oregon reflected in the florals.
FOUR What parallels do you see between sustainable fashion and sustainable floristry? Are there shared values that connect both worlds?
Summer Sustainable fashion and floristry share the same heartbeat—intentionality. In flowers, that means working seasonally and sourcing locally as much as possible; in fashion, it’s about ethical production and timeless design. Both ask us to slow down, honor the makers and the materials, and create beauty without excess.
FOUR What's one thing about floristry that would surprise people who've never worked with flowers professionally?
Summer Only one thing?! I think most people are surprised by how physical event floristry is. We’re on our feet all day—hauling heavy buckets, climbing ladders, working in the sun—while caring for delicate, very expensive flowers in every kind of weather.
FOUR We'd love to hear what you love the most about your FOUR pieces.
Summer I’ve had my Indigo Work Shirt for a couple of years now, and I love how versatile it is—but the color and fabric are truly my favorite parts. I’m a sucker for anything indigo, and the subtle dobby texture gives it so much character.
The Utility Pant in Indigo is my new obsession. I only received them recently for the shoot, and they fit my body perfectly. I had been hesitant to order them before because the fabric is rigid and I have curves that like comfort, but the size 3 (I’m usually an 8 in most brands) was spot-on. They’re structured yet flattering, and already my new favorite pant.
The Aran Sweater is a classic, but the details make it special. The merino wool is incredibly soft, and the buttons are my favorite part—Ku and Mae could have gone standard, but instead they chose something unique and premium that feels so on-brand. This is going to be my go-to sweater all season.
And finally, the Silk Archive Shirt. It’s made from a beautiful, lightweight vintage shirting, and I adore the generous cut and the curved shirttail—it drapes so beautifully, especially when worn untucked. Every piece feels considered, wearable, and timeless.
