From kindergarten to senior year of high school, I hopped around to different private schools in Las Vegas. Most of which were religious private schools, which meant I had a very strict uniform.

I started to wear the hijab at 17 years old. I’ve had an interest in fashion since I can remember, though as my relationship with Islam has changed, so has my self-presentation.

A look at fashion’s current muse, Minttu Vesala– and their unique runway walk

“My first week here, I saw a silver-haired man rollerblading down Piedmont wearing nothing but a bow tie. And he looked like he was having the most fun out of all of us.”