Sasha Versa

Fashion – Atlanta

Originally from Ukraine, I moved to Atlanta in 2001. Transition from one country and culture to another was not easy and making friends was never my forte, so art is always something that has kept me busy and the only thing I was passionate about. Growing up we didn\'t have a lot of money so my mom would make most of our clothes, from winter jackets to summer dresses. She used her craft to make a living as well and would always bring me with her to pick out fabrics, I loved it. My mom has always been my inspiration and without her I wouldn\'t be doing what Im doing. In high school I did AP art and was exposed to a lot of different mediums so I started mixing a lot of them together and found that I loved creating textures and putting things together that would normally not make sense. After taking a break and moving away for a little, coming back to Atlanta I started styling for a photographer and then eventually customizing jackets. Recently I started working on my very own collection using different materials, fabrics, and leather. It has a whimsical and eerie feel to it, inspired by spirituality. I am always looking to better myself as a whole so I read a lot, pick up the knowledge from others and incorporate it into me.