My style and designs give me the permission to become anyone I want to be. I am of many things, but I am one of one.
What makes your style stand out?
I think my style duals formality and street in a unique way. I like classic silhouettes with sleekness and a bit of play. I prefer the subtle details over bold (for the most part), but when the time comes to show out, I do.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
To be honest, I would love to feel like a black cowboy from a 1970’s blaxplotiation film. Picture a beautiful black man in a leather trench coat, brocade double breasted suit, silk shirt, and cowboy boots running around NYC like Carrie Bradshaw (or someone with important errands). To feel weightless in powerful clothing doing the mudane is my dream fashion moment.
What would you do with $20,000?
I would use it in parts. A portion would help me with supplies in school as a college student. The other part would go to the Wistar Institute, a non profit organization housing an HIV collaboratory for finding an individualized cure. I worked with them during NYFW Fall ‘26 on a look that reflected their work and promoted HIV awareness, and I hope to give back in this way.
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