**New York Fashion Week 2025 S/S Designer**

Madeline, a 16-year-old student from Rockridge Secondary School, is passionate about fashion. She dedicates her time to fashion-related volunteer opportunities, such as working at a dog boutique and shadowing the CMO of Aritzia. She also participates in fashion programs at the Green Apple Arts Centre and completed a fashion styling and communications course at Central Saint Martins. Madeline's designs explore the balance between light and dark feminine energies, inspired by brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Versace, and influenced by models like Naomi Campbell. Her goal is to develop her own fashion brand and succeed as a fashion designer, combining her love for both the creative and business sides of fashion. She also enjoys learning French, with aspirations of studying in France, a major fashion hub. Fashion is her primary means of self-expression and confidence.

Favourite Fashion Designer: John Galliano

Favourite Color: Black