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Q: What was your educational background in fashion?A: I graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2014 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. My education taught me how to tell stories through clothing and underscored the importance of self-expression across various mediums, not limited to fashion.Q: How did your experience in Tokyo shape your career?A: Tokyo was incredibly influential on my creative journey. I%u2019d always been drawn to Tokyo%u2019s street fashion scene and its dynamic culture. The city%u2019s edgy and whimsical approach to fashion encouraged me to embrace the avant-garde and experiment. Working there connected me with a range of designers and photographers, including my mentor, Lasse Kusk, a Denmark-based photographer and creative director. Together, we collaborated on numerous test shoots and projects for S Magazine, where I contributed as a stylist. We also had the chance to work with Supima cotton and collaborated with underground celebrities like Hirari Ikeda.Q: Who has been a major influence on your development as a stylist?A: Lasse Kusk, a photographer and creative director, has been tremendously influential. Working with him since 2016 in Tokyo, he taught me how photography plays a central role in fashion storytelling and how styling enhances that narrative. He helped me develop an eye for detail and composition by considering how each look translates on camera. Keith Washington also played a crucial role in launching my career.MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 64 39