Fashion has the power to resurrect confidence,presence & beauty by turning the unseen feminine essence into something felt-touched-witnessed
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What makes your style stand out?
My style is a devotion to the woman I’m becoming. I love mixing elegance with ease, sensuality with strength, creating looks that feel both grounded and transcendent.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment would be debuting Cult de Mer at Paris Fashion Week — but not in a traditional way. Imagine an oceanic light installation, movement artists instead of models, and silhouettes that shimmer like tides. It would be a love letter to the Muse, to the women who embody beauty as both strength and surrender.
What would you do with $20,000?
As the founder of Cult de Mer, a brand rooted in feminine motion and devotion, I’m seeking to deepen my technical and creative mastery through an athleticwear-focused program at a top design school. $10,000 towards tuition, 4,000 towards a prototype capsule and portfolio, $2,000 for Brand and visual identity, $2,000 for collaboration, marketing and networking (symposiums, mentorship, showcasing at markets, etc.) and $2,000 on business reserve