I believe that fashion is the MOST important, authentic form of self expression that holds so many deeper meanings when utilized well!
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What makes your style stand out?
My style is creative, fun, and a little bit chaotic and messy at times. It is completely covered with contrast, color, patterns, shapes, layers, lace, leather, velvet, and anything else I can get my hands on. My style is unique because it is so incredibly genuine and authentic in representing who I am, and that is why it stands out differently than most others.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream in fashion involves being recognized for how much I value it, how authentic it is to me, and how I’m able to communicate my beliefs through it. I have learned that most people care immensely about the way that clothes flatter their body and the way that their ‘aesthetic’ comes off. That isn’t a bad thing—it’s simply human nature—but I want to help people learn that fashion can hold so much more significance than that. It isn’t about aesthetics, it’s about expression.
What would you do with $20,000?
Honestly, I would use $20,000 to help pay for college. I believe that school is worth paying for, but it’s also expensive. I wish I could say that I would give the money to someone else, but I think that education is a necessary step in making real, positive impact on others. I believe that it is truly a privilege, and one of the most powerful resources people have access to. It is so important to me that I learn how I can best help others, so I NEED to go to school.