What makes your style stand out?

I celebrate my culture to the maximum. I attempt to bring everyone in a room through my art to share culture and celebrate life. Then we celebrate similarities and learn differences. Seguimos aqui. Y quiero ver a todo el mundo feliz celebrando diferentes culturas.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

Being a part of a fashion show where friends and family share in the moment. Then afterwards people letting you know how your art made them feel. I have had that and also a moment where two amazing Puerto Rican artist who in a pinch me moment admire my work were a part of my show and now I am going to continually chase that high.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would continue to invest in supplies that support creating my designs. Fund some amazing people to come to Milan with me. With that large amount I would also support my favorite charity the Hispanic Alumni Council Scholarship for college students. Having family impacted by AIDS I would absolutely further the cause of this competition’s charity.