The length of the reach that it creates to the masses, style is a way to communicate with so many people and build sacred connections.
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What makes your style stand out?
Being closeted for much of my life placed me in a box, shaping how I presented myself to others while suppressing my identity. My journey with style became an outlet for exploration—experimenting with hair colors and shifting from VSCO to grungy to hyper-feminine aesthetics. Each phase added layers to what has become my unique style, one I’ve been curating for years and remain open to evolving through new forms of expression.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
A dream fashion moment of mine would be meeting style icon Daniel Roseberry, a true American pioneer as the first to lead a French couture house. His creative vision for Schiaparelli is unmatched—bold, sculpted, surreal, and emotionally charged. His work embodies artistic subversion and fearless exploration, a source of constant inspiration for me.
What would you do with $20,000?
With $20,000, the amount of possibilities that could open up for my goals are truly so tremendous. I think one of the main things I would do is take a long trip to Paris, a place I've dreamed of living and studying for so many years of my life, grasping onto the niche culture and fashion inspiration seen out there, further lighting a fire for my creative expression, which I think would be the catalyst for my growth in the fashion field, as well as transforming my concepts of artistic exploration