Best Birthday Gift EVER “Life is so short you can't waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do” – Virgil Abloh Thank you @harlemsfashionrow for your faith in me to meet my moment. Three months ago, @lvmh spoke to the legacy of the late Virgil Abloh, and the generosity of his time to mentor aspiring young minds, saying time and time again, "I got all the time in the world". For someone who didn't have as much time as others, a true leader led by example forever changing how the world's largest fashion conglomerate took the responsibility of their platform's reach and power to effect positive change seriously. It is a vision for "Future's Past"; When we look back, we will connect the dots through fashion history to moments like these where partnerships kicked open doors and designers of color are respected. Another legend, @dapperdanharlem moved me to tears after the show. I will forever hold onto your words: "Thank you for filling a void for us. Now we can take our seats, sit back, and say THAT'S what we can do."🥺😭 I didn't know when I first heard @brandicedaniel speak about HFR in 2017 that I would be here today. And now, looking back, it all makes sense. Dapper Dan was in that room. My design mentor @martincooper_nyc was in that room. And SO many of my NYC family who have pushed me, believed in me, and supported me through highs and lows were in THAT room. Thank you so much to my mentors, my parents, my friends, the ENTIRE show production team, the stunning models of such admirable character, my hardworking assistants and interns, and for the birthday wishes that have made my 32nd birthday the most vivid, memorable, and fulfilling to date. #nyfw #hfr #lvmh