I'm inspired by videogames & anime- characters I admire, memories of past & current friendships. My younger self would think I'm cool 💖
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What makes your style stand out?
My style is often inspired by Korean, Japanese, and Chinese art styles and fashions from video games, manga, and anime. I admire the boldness of colored hair, the elegance of the makeup influenced by these cultures (for example douyin makeup has become popular), and the aesthetic clothing designs. I'm proud of my Korean roots, but refuse to be stifled by tradition or beauty standards, and am open to experimenting with my style.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
I'm not that comfortable being on stage. Instead, I like to do my work behind the scenes. I used to do costume design for 4 years, and I loved designing fantasy inspired whimsical dresses or doing others' makeup to bring out and accentuate the beauty that already exists inside of them. I don't need recognition, just space to create.
What would you do with $20,000?
I would invest in myself by learning new things, exploring my interests such as fashion design, art supplies, and working on the app I am building, as well as trading more stocks since my small portfolio is doing well.