If ‘80s New Wave worked a 9-to-5: corporate goth, post-punk spirit, and a touch of unhinged chic.
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What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because it balances duality—structured and chaotic, professional yet ironic. Think: tailored blazers, silver accents, and dark tones reimagined through an ‘80s post-punk lens. It’s storytelling through contrast—where nostalgia meets modern self-awareness.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
Walking into a Depeche Mode concert in a custom look inspired by their Black Celebration era—structured, gothic, and dripping in synthpop melancholy. Cameras flash, lights pulse, and the outfit feels like music translated into fabric. That’s my dream: to wear sound.
What would you do with $20,000?
I’d invest in my bioengineering education—innovation fuels both science and style. I’d also grow my home cosmetology studio, Astra Beauty, blending artistry with precision. The rest would go toward a capsule collection inspired by New Wave tailoring and the experimental spirit that drives my R&D work.
