Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, in the early 2000s, I was always captivated by the creative world—whether through music, skateboarding, or weekend trips to the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). From a young age, I knew I wanted to work in the creative industries. Seattle, with its emphasis on individualism and self-expression, nurtured my passion for clothing and design. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2021, I sold my car and took the leap to New York City, the heart of self-expression, and the rest is history.