Self expression, individuality, and sustainability are all values that I hold close to my heart. I love to make noise with my look.
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What makes your style stand out?
I aim to break as many fashion rules as possible every time I get dolled up. I strongly believe that fashion is about putting your soul out on display, not about following trends and fitting in.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment is to inspire masses to be unapologetically themselves, and to do so mindfully by purchasing and up-cycling pre-loved pieces. I would also love to design and craft custom clothing pieces for those who are inspired by punk, as punk ideology is what gave me the confidence to dress so out-of-the-box.
What would you do with $20,000?
I would love to pour it back into my absolute biggest inspiration, my mother. I am so incredibly lucky to have been raised by someone who never dulled my shine, who taught me that it's okay to be weird, to be different, to be too much.
