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Hi my name is Ava Zavala and I am currently in the Textiles and Apparel program at the University of Texas at Austin.
As a designer I find most of my inspiration through music and movies, specifically 80s and punk/rock music and older cult/foreign films. I tend not to design with strict gender boundaries in place and love evolving classic styles and silhouettes. I also always keep sustainability in mind and have a fondness for upcycling and using deadstock fabrics.
Some of my hobbies and favorite activities include: skateboarding, baking, walking my Shiba, designing clothes, playing billiards and playing arcade games!