What makes your style stand out?

I am unafraid to play with the feminine despite my marginalized position as a trans man. It’s actually my blessing that I get to enjoy all that fashion has to offer without shame at my big age. Thanks testosterone ;) I wear designer but it’s quiet and not because of luxury. It’s quiet because it just looks RIGHT on my beautiful trans body.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

My dream fashion moment is seeing all of my friends in New York, who work endlessly on their collections, get their flowers. I know so many designers who have chosen to focus their career on trans women…that’s truly special to me. I want my successes to lift them up with me. I hope I can use the experiences of winning this title to help my community across the boroughs.

What would you do with $20,000?

I want to invest it into my housing and my artistry. I have had to rely on coding since graduating to create digital art resulting in my project chasersmagazine.com, blending photography, autofiction, and journalism. All of my professional cameras (even video/camcorders) are analog, meaning the cost of production jumps significantly over the lifespan of use. With the 20k, I want to buy myself a Sony A7III so that my art can finally be immediate and use the rest to fund my housing as an artist.