Student: Gene from New York, NY

Program: Saturday Live Spring 2017

Precollege Course: HAP 025: Sewing for Fashion Designers

Describe your personal style: To describe my style, I would say it is glamorous, a little elegant, but also flashy and loud.

Where do you go on your breaks from class?

I normally walk around the halls and look at the art on the walls.

What is your favorite thing about FIT?

I like the environment of FIT the most, because it inspires me to be more creative.

Who or what inspires you?

Making a woman feel confident, elegant, and sexy is what inspires me to pursue fashion.

What do you want to do after you graduate from college?

I would like to be a creative director of a big brand, some I have in mind are Valentino, Balmain, Dior, and Oscar de la Renta.

Photo Credit: Tyler Roarty