Colombian dreamer raised by a single designer mom, I learned fashion’s stories, cuts & fabrics—style became my language for creativity
What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because it merges my heart with unapologetic individuality. Authenticity & love win. Thinking outside the box isn’t rebellion—it’s problem solving. Self-expression through fashion, art, voice, and creativity is my calling. I believe, as the visionaries once called “crazy” proved, that daring to dream differently redefines the world. Inspired by Giovanni Versace, I use my creativity to speak for what ignites my soul—it’s never the garment, but the person who gives it life 💛
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment is walking the Met Gala carpet with my mother and deaf grandmother—three generations of women who turned pain into power. From poverty in Colombia to touching Valentino gowns we couldn’t afford, we dreamed of wearing them like queens. My style is my armor, my story, and my lifeline—born from love, resilience, and divine purpose. Through fashion, I honor my roots, my voice, and every woman who transforms pain into beauty 💙
What would you do with $20,000?
I’d use $20K to honor my mother—the woman who gave up everything so I could dream. I watched her be broken by corporate jobs that used and discarded her, even skipping meals so I could eat or so our abandoned grandmother in Colombia could survive. After we were robbed, she lost her handmade Colombian leather dancing shoe business. I’d restore her dream, revive her brand, build my home studio, and buy her the dream home she’s always deserved ❤️
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