I'm passionate about upcycling and turning unconventional materials into treasure. I love color, camp, personality, and humor.
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What makes your style stand out?
My style is inspired by strong, bold queer artists, taking inspiration from drag and from the club kid movement. I love working with unconventional materials I thrift, which have ranged from pool floaties to air bags and everything in between. I want to combine whimsy and chicness to make breathtaking pieces
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment would be to dress Julia Fox. She is such an innovator to me, I'm really inspired by how she breaks the rules and is so authentically herself. She had a show, "OMG Fashun," where contestants made garments out of unconventional materials - I would LOVE to be on Season 2 if there is one. If I could truly dream anything in fashion, I would love to dress her and go with her to the Met Gala. I love when celebrities take it to the next level with their clothing, especially guys.
What would you do with $20,000?
$20,000 would be a life-changing sum of money! I would produce my first capsule collection and have a show for it. I've never sold my pieces before but with this money, I can invest in the equipment to make my pieces sellable and more durable (like a serger). I would rent out an iconic venue in New York and host the show of my dreams for the people I love!