Main Project Plans and Inspirations

My personal aesthetic could be described as my own mix of skater, Y2K, and streetwear. It draws upon the 90s and early 2000s skater style as well as the underground rap movement happening in the early 2000s and 2010s. My social environment has inspired it through skate, underground, and street culture. I also grew up watching a lot of early 90s–Y2K Bollywood movies in which they wore a lot of American-inspired (more specifically New York) streetwear styles. I’ve always been drawn to the street aesthetic—not just for the way it looks, but for what it stands for: individuality, rebellion, expression, and community.

Listening to underground rap when I was figuring out my style years ago shaped what my style/aesthetic is now–and is still influencing me today. The gritty, raw, and expressive nature of underground music—especially the visuals artists put out through music videos and graphic design—was something I connected with early on. I take inspiration from not just the clothes, but the entire vibe: the textures, the DIY feel, the energy, and the authenticity that shines through in the visuals and sounds.

I think my main project will somewhat be this aesthetic. It’s more than just an aesthetic—it’s a culture that’s deeply rooted in movement, sound, rebellion, and visual storytelling. This aesthetic depends heavily on clothes and digital design, so I might do something that brings those two together. Maybe something wearable but interactive, or something that reflects how tech can amplify subculture and street style. I’m interested in how fashion and digital media can intersect in a way that feels real to where this aesthetic comes from.