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What makes your style stand out?

Everything I wear has a elements of my authentic self woven within the look. I love creating my own clothing or jewelry and a lot of pieces I wear are either made by me or are from loved ones. In my profile, I actually made my necklace! My style isn’t just something you can walk in and buy at a fast fashion store. My style is out there and requires a creative eye and an attitude that matches.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

My dream fashion moment is starting a Chicago Fashion House. Many designers, myself included, love Chicago and want to stay in their city. I know my city can be more involved within fashion and I dream to create a beautiful community of small designers like myself help showcase their work on the runway and make something out of it. I feel inspired when I think about how Chicago could become a fashion capital and actually be sustainability conscious. I know I can make it happen someday.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would kick start my small clothing brand Resurrected and start a Chicago Fashion house for small designers like myself. I have been designing, creating, and constructing clothes for 10 years and I want to dress people in my clothes that aren’t normally considered. I want to be able to pay my models and continue my fashion business. I have dreams to build beautiful relationships with my clients and make them feel comfortable yet fashionable in my designs.