when i reached out to you, still getting my feet wet with all of this, you welcomed me with open arms. first time in paris, first time experiencing the ins and outs of the fashion world. after showing me around, you looked at me and just asked me the question “so what do you wanna do here?”, treated your new canvas as one for me to explore too. you broke through doors none of us had ever stepped through, and held them open for me and many others. gave so many opportunities, while also showing that i really could do it too. one of the first to really believe in me, and to be an example that it’s all really possible. opened my eyes to my new hoop dreams. thank you for the opportunities, the lessons, and the inspiration that you brought to us all. Love you V, and your energy will inspire me forever.