Featured: Issue 15.3, Nyr Acuavera

Featured: Issue 15.3, Nyr Acuavera -Fashion Design Nyr Acuavera, born on April 17, 2002, is a Filipino fashion student at West Valley College. Immigrating to the United States at a young age, Acuavera experienced social isolation from his peers as a result of his personal identity. To flee from the troubles of reality, he turned to escapism in the form of clothing, a theme woven into the breadth of his work. “I’ve found catharsis in using fashion as my armor,” Nyr states, “impenetrable by judgment nor changed by others. It’s the truest form of my inner self.” His work contains a large scope of references, ranging from Ancient Roman literature to early 2010s internet culture. Still early in his career, Nyr Acuavera will be part of West Valley’s Graduating Class of 2023, aiming to transfer into a menswear design program. He hopes to open a menswear label one day, showcasing Filipino talent on the world stage. Instagram: notnyr