Style is how I reclaim my body and story. It’s not fashion to me — it’s armor, art, and freedom.
What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because it’s a reclamation. I don’t dress to blend in or to please — I dress to tell a story. Every choice I make, from color to silhouette, is intentional: a reflection of resilience, heritage, and defiance against being reduced or stereotyped. My style is not just fashion; it’s a voice. It turns survival into elegance, pain into power, and makes the unseen visible.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment is walking a runway where my story is woven into the collection — a stage where resilience meets beauty. I imagine a global platform, like Milan Fashion Week, where I don’t just wear clothes but embody a message: that survival can be elegant, heritage can be modern, and a woman’s body is her own to define. That moment would be both art and justice.
What would you do with $20,000?
With $20,000, I’d invest in building my career as a 4’11 model and prove that height doesn’t define impact. I want to be a trailblazer for women overlooked by the industry, turning visibility into power. This prize would help me create shoots, collaborations, and campaigns that redefine beauty standards and open doors for models like me.
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