An Amalgamation
We are made of so many pieces. Fragments of our upbringing, our culture, our environment, and the moments that shape us—both good and bad. Sometimes, life feels like a collage more than a clean narrative. And honestly? That’s okay. We are amalgamations —blends of stories, dreams, lessons, failures, and little victories. And what’s beautiful about that is it gives us a unique lens through which we see the world. Our sense of style, our way of communicating, even how we choose to show up for ourselves and others—it all stems from the collection of pieces that make us who we are. Fashion has always been one of the most obvious ways we express those pieces. Some days you dress bold and loud, some days soft and understated. You might thrift one day and shop ethically the next. Maybe you're wearing your mom’s vintage jacket with a pair of sneakers you saved up for. That mix? That layering of past and present, personal and political, comfort and expression—that’s fashion at its most hon...