Style is my passion because it is self expression without words – a way to show confidence, creativity, and celebrate who I am every day.
We would like to thank you for supporting China Barnes in this years competition. Your participation allows us to empower the Elton John AIDS Foundation in their mission to end AIDS for everyone, everywhere.
What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because it tells a story without saying a word—every piece I wear is a mood, a moment, or a memory stitched in fabric. I mix elegance with edge, vintage whispers with modern sparks. It’s confidence wrapped in color, rhythm in texture, and poetry in motion. I don’t follow trends—I remix them, letting my personality be the runway wherever I go.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment would be stepping onto a rooftop runway at sunset, the city glowing below, and a warm breeze dancing through my outfit—an artful mix of bold design and effortless grace. Cameras flash, music swells, and for a heartbeat, fashion feels like freedom—where every stitch mirrors my spirit, every stride paints confidence across the skyline.
What would you do with $20,000?
With $20,000, I’d plant seeds of change—investing in homes that become hope, shelters that heal both homelessness and addiction, and holistic hospitals where nature’s medicine restores body and soul. Every dollar would breathe life into spaces that remind people they’re not broken—they’re becoming whole again.
