NEW YORK — As Hollywood gears up for the 98th Academy Awards, the spotlight is already shining on a high-fashion collaboration set to hit the red carpet.
Supermodel and fashion expert Roshumba Williams will wear a custom gown by “Project Runway” winner Veejay Floresca at this year’s Oscars red carpet. Williams, fashion expert for On The Red Carpet, recently traveled to New York Fashion Week to support the designer’s debut collection.
Floresca, who made history last year as the first transgender woman and the first Filipina to win “Project Runway,” featured more than 30 looks in her NYFW show. These looks range from structured menswear to the elegant evening wear that caught Williams’ eye.
After the final walk, the designer took a bow and expressed gratitude to the crowd for their support.
“I feel really, really happy,” Floresca told On The Red Carpet after the show. “I think more than anything else, I’m just really thankful for this opportunity.”
Since her win on the reality competition series, Floresca has been focused on defining her identity.
“When I was starting the collection, I really asked myself what designer I want to be after winning ‘Project Runway,'” she said. “I’m a designer who designs clothes for people that want to look good and feel confident. I feel like I accomplished that.”
Floresca emphasized that her work is rooted in representation.
“Every designer has their own aesthetic. For me, I really want to focus on inclusivity,” Floresca said. “People, different shapes, different colors, different demographics. I love working with all of them.”
Viewers will see the final dress reveal when Williams hits the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on March 15.
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Watch the 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu, followed by “The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose.”
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