“Introspective” emerges from a moment in my life defined by emotional, physical, financial, and creative transformation, with each look serving as a reflection of where I stood and what I was learning. Solitude explores the quiet empowerment I find in being alone, using its boxed form and high waist to express the clarity and supremacy of seclusion. Incisive captures the warmth of appearing put together while acknowledging that I am still in progress; its gathered hem mirrors the parts of my life held tightly, while the lone back button becomes a small cry for closure with my father. Reliable, inspired by basketweaving, represents my porosity, resilience, and refusal to aim low—qualities that shape how I absorb and transform new experiences. Commotion confronts the emotional imbalance others have projected onto me, using irregular hems and fused textiles to reveal my flaws and the fantasy of finding safety in Asian art and architecture. Triumph pays homage to Grace Jones and Naomi Campbell, with wide-leg pants symbolizing burden while vibrant colors celebrate the shift from adversity to possibility. Together, these looks form a portrait of becoming—honest, evolving, and deeply personal.
