What makes your style stand out?

Pieces within my style are interchangeable and speak to sustainability. My style represents picking pieces that are meant to last a lifetime such as well-made vintage clothing and jewelry. There’s no particular label or any one designer but that is the beauty of my approach to creating heirloom outfits or pieces that can tell a story visually.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

It’s a dream of mine to find a way to align my passions with my purpose. Fashion is a great way to help those in need and be a voice for those who are disenfranchised. As a gay man from the Midwest, I’ve had a lot of rainbows in my clouds. I know if God gave me the opportunity to give back, it would be a dream to help those who have also struggled to find their place in the world.

What would you do with $20,000?

Half the money would be donated to a LGBTQ+ organization because I’ve had so many people help me along the way and this is a God dream. I don’t know what I would have done without friends and chosen family. LGBTQ+ also have the highest rates of suicide so this is something I could do to help. The other half of the money would go towards my living situation as I am currently trying to find housing. Most LGBTQ+ youth struggle with finding support from family and within the community.