Salima Lahbabi

Fashion is my passion, my art, and my voice it lets me express myself, embrace history, and turn my imagination into reality.

Placed 16th

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What makes your style stand out?

My style is versatile and ever-evolving, shaped by mood and season. I see fashion as self-expression, always elevated with bold accessorizing. I draw from a wide range of aesthetics — whimsical goth and 2000s layering in fall, coconut girl and coastal boho in summer, vintage Americana and coquette in spring, and Slavic doll with winter fairy in colder months. I love experimenting and blending influences to create unique, standout looks.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

My dream fashion moment would be designing a collection of costumes that celebrate many aesthetics and people. I want to curate pieces that are inclusive, representative, and make everyone feel seen. Fashion is my way of bringing people together and expressing myself, and my goal is to create looks that help others feel amazing, empowered, and part of something beautiful.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I would first put some toward college to achieve my dream of becoming a costume designer and fashion icon. I’d share with my mother and grandparents, who shaped me into who I am and always supported me. As a proud Moroccan, family is everything, and giving back to them matters most. I’d also donate to a worthy cause, then save the rest to invest in future creative projects that reflect my vision.