Kamaria Ellis

Instagram: @rukiyamoon
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Collection name: Address Unknown
Three words to describe her collection: Vibrate, soft, precocious

The traveler spirit is intrinsic to Address Unknown, the collection from Kamaria Ellis that encourages individuals to be inspired by their surroundings. “The inspiration of this collection is driven by the need to be anywhere else some time. To see mysterious lands and country sides that we only dream of seeing,” says Ellis. “I hope people connect with the traveler that's deep down in me.” Her collection is full of spring colors, and uses a variety of textures including lace, charmeuse, jersey, and woven knit. Ellis says seeing her collection hit the runway will be bittersweet: “Growing up, my grandmother put me in front of a sewing machine, and from that day I haven't given it up. I feel my true self when I create and everything comes together.” After graduation, she plans to see the world again and enjoy the creative energy in Columbus while pursuing her own brand, Rukiya Moon.