Style has always been more than just clothing for me—it’s a language. It’s how I express confidence, creativity, and identity without words.
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What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because I’m never afraid to embrace who I am and push beyond the box society tries to place me in. As a bisexual man, I draw from masculinity, femininity, flair, dramatics, and flamboyance to create looks that are both bold and authentic. I don’t just wear clothes—I transform them, styling, remixing, and reinventing pieces to reflect mood, emotion, and creativity. I set my own trends by daring to be different.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment would be to attend the Met Gala as a model styled by someone like Law Roach or Ty Hunter. I want to embody the theme perfectly—yet imperfectly. For me, fashion isn’t just about following the rules, it’s about bending them in ways that still hit the mark. I’d approach the look in a contradictory, abstract way—one that makes people pause, question, and then realize it works. I want to be the person who turns heads not because I stayed safe, but because I thought outside the
What would you do with $20,000?
If I won the $20,000 prize, I would invest it directly into my budding clothing line and my personal styling, photography, and graphic design companies. I’ve already taken the first steps by starting an LLC, and under the tutelage of Romeo Hunte and the mentorship of Models Inc., I have the foundation to succeed. My goal is not only to thrive as a model, designer, and stylist, but also to use my platform to create opportunities, build others up, and inspire the next class of style leaders.