The Kids Wish Network made Breize Burch’s dream come true.
Breize, 15, worked as a fashion designer for her favorite store, Justice, for
two days thanks to the charity. The teen, who has a blood disorder called
sickle cell disease, shared her experience with us…
Girls’ Life: So
what was working with Justice like?
Brieze: This store,
Justice, is part of Tween Brand Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. They gave me my own
office for two days, taught me how to design, how to make color patterns for each
trend—my trend was “girl rebel”—how to start trends, how to organize their mock
store, how to make graphic t-shirts—tons of things.
GL: What
was the most valuable part of your experience?
Breize: Sketching.
Seeing how they put their sketches together and how they organize it to know
what to do and what not to do. They thought my sketches were good, and they
think I know what I want. I’m very precise with what I want and don’t
want.
GL: How
would you describe your style and designs?
Breize: I would describe
my style as more of a military look, colorful military though.
I’ve had a lot of compliments on my style, actually. I think
a lot of people would be interested in wearing my clothing.
GL: What
is special about your designs?
Breize: [The way they
fit.] I have a hard time shopping for clothes because of my size and my body
shape. It’s hard for me to find clothes that fit me well, or fit me [at all]. I
came up with a way so that they fit everybody, especially my petite size.
GL: What are your influences?
Breize: My mom told
me to go out and find better things, because my size is so different [from the
norm]. She doesn’t want me to complain about it; she wants me to do something
instead of complaining. I also go downtown to Saks Fifth Avenue to see all of
their stuff. I see how I can relate it to something different or something no
one’s ever seen before.
GL: What are your future goals?
Breize: I want to
start my own company. My specialty is shirts, dresses and jumpsuits.
I hope my company will reach the point where it’s well known
like Marc Jacobs or Dolce and Gabbana, or even better [known].
GL: What to you want to share with other girls who hope
to pursue a career in fashion?
Breize: You have to
have a reason to do it. [Don’t become a designer] just because
you want to.
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BY JILLIAN ZACCHIA ON 2/18/2011 2:39:00 PM
POSTED IN Goal Getter, Be a designer