Meet Fashion Week Columbus' Awesomely Out-There Designer

As Fashion Week Columbus nears, we'll be sharing our conversations with Finale Runway Show designers each week. Here's our chat with show opener Stevie Boi.

Age: 26

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

Background: I went to school for criminal justice and dropped out to focus on fashion.

Approach to fashion: I believe my mood and the level of energy I have that day is a great depiction of my style. Basically, if I feel slow and lazy, I wear baggier clothes; if I'm feeling energetic, I might wear something more appealing.

Style is … the only way I can differentiate myself from others and be recognized. It means a lot to me.

Most looking forward to … meeting other designers and people that work in the industry. I like hearing other people's stories and what inspired them. It makes me come to a better understanding for why I decided to be in this industry.

My Fashion Week Columbus collection in five words or less: Fearless

The celebrity I'd most like to dress: Grace Jones

The worst fashion faux pas: Wearing knockoff Stevie Boi sunglasses and being proud of it!

I never leave home without … my eyewear, cellphone and wallet. Everything else can be purchased at a local store, hah!

My favorite local boutique: I have to hit the streets to find out!

My hope for Columbus fashion: To be able to bring my crazy style and energy here