you’ve been turning heads coast to coast in los angeles, new york, and miami, and doing creative meetups at home. what’s been the highlight of this busy season, and how has it shaped where you’re headed next?

Great question! This season has been such an exciting whirlwind. The highlight has definitely been bringing my ideas to life for each project and having the chance to work with new creatives, while also deepening the connections with people I’ve already been lucky to collaborate with. I love being part of the creative process and being in a room full of people with amazing ideas—watching everything come together as we learn from each other and find better ways to bring projects to life. Those experiences have really shaped where I’m headed next: continuing to push creatively while growing these collaborations even further.

how do you decide which opportunities align with you creatively when everything is moving so fast?

It has to feel right. What I stand for and the mission of the brands or people I work with need to align with my values—that’s really important to me. There have definitely been opportunities I’ve walked away from because they just weren’t true to who I am. I don’t shy away from a challenge, but it also has to make sense and feel authentic.

you rep skinikinis everywhere you go and even have your own custom bottoms. what makes skinikinis such a natural fit for you?

Ok, first off— getting a custom bottom named after me was one of my proudest achievements this year! Hehe, just had to put that out there. I love Skinikinis. The moment I tried on my first piece, I felt beautiful and like myself. The designs are bold, fun, and effortless, exactly the kind of pieces I love to wear. Having my own custom bottoms makes them even more personal, and I love how versatile they are, whether I’m shooting, traveling, or just hanging out. They fit my style and energy perfectly, which makes supporting the brand feel completely natural. To me, the ocean is my home and wearing pieces that i can proudly wear and feel confident in is important. Inclusivity was really important to me, too. When you try on a Skinikini, you know it’s made for you. The material is excellent, and the pieces can be styled in so many ways. That’s why I proudly rep them on the runway! I always tell girls—once you get your first orange skinikini bag with your custom kini, you’ll totally understand haha