My passion for fashion started with sneakers — the first spark in a journey that led me to Puma, where I worked as a Product Line Manager on the global running and training apparel team. There, I learned how real product gets made — from market research to design, fabric development, and launch.

Through that experience, I realized how few young people actually understand what goes into creating apparel, or how many different careers exist behind the scenes. That’s why I started The Authentic Thread: to bridge that gap, educate future creatives, and highlight what makes quality apparel worth the investment.

Whether it leads to building my own brand or joining another global powerhouse, my goal is the same — to leave a lasting mark on the apparel industry by helping others see it clearly.