I grew up feeling unheard, until fashion became my superpower. People saw a piece of me when my fashion & creativity became my voice.
What makes your style stand out?
I let my creativity roam as far as possible by accessorizing in unexpected/ unconventional ways… attaching earrings to a blouse to cinch or add detail, converting a top into a bottom, using jewelry in places that you don’t usually see, using that random piece of ribbon from the packaging of an old gift to accessorize the accessories! My style is just my authentic expression with NO rules. The only rule I have is that I feel absolutely amazing in whatever outfit I put together.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
The moment I can spread my messages of love, unity, and respect for our Earth through my own fashion brand one day will be my “I made it” moment. The moment I feel I am doing good by the Earth that has granted us so many gifts, all while letting my creativity flow limitlessly, is my dream fashion moment.
What would you do with $20,000?
I’d invest in eco-friendly & damage-reversing resources to launch my first line of garments for my brand DreamyChaos, pushing a wave of influence on the next gen of designers to do the same. Spreading the power of fashion; fashion is political, fashion is a movement, fashion is a lifestyle, fashion can be the change the Earth needs. Providing so much for us, what a gift it would be to be able to help the Earth by making a change in the fashion industry’s contribution to environmental damage.
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