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38 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 78MOSTMAGAZINEExclusive Interview Q: YOUR DESIGNS ARE BOLD, EDGY, AND ELEGANT%u2014WHO IS THE WOMAN YOU DESIGN FOR? Do you think about a specific muse when creating a collection? A: I design for the woman who owns her presence%u2014she%u2019s magnetic, fearless, and emotionally intelligent. My muse is often a fusion of the strong women in my life, the elegance of Miss Universe, and the edge of Miami nightlife. But above all, I imagine a woman who walks into a room and turns heads%u2014not because she%u2019s loud, but because she%u2019s unforgettable. Q: OUR BACKGROUND IS ROOTED IN PAGEANTRY AND MODELING%u2014WHAT INSPIRED YOUR TRANSITION FROM THE RUNWAY TO ACCESSORY DESIGN? Was there a particular moment when you knew fashion design was your true path?A: Being Miss Universe of Serbia opened countless doors and gave me the opportunity to explore the world of beauty, elegance, and performance at the highest level. I was always drawn to fashion%u2014not just wearing it, but understanding the art behind it. My transition into accessory design felt natural because I wanted to express my own vision, not just model someone else%u2019s. While studying at the Miami International University of Art & Design, I had a moment during a design critique when my professor said, %u201cYou don%u2019t just design%u2014you tell stories.%u201d That%u2019s when I knew I had found my true path.38 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 78