Six Years Later After graduating from fashion school in Paris, I returned to Manhattan to start my own fashion line. My parents were relieved to have me back in the city. They had never been completely comfortable with me living so far away for so long. The move turned out to be the right decision. With sleepless nights, relentless work, and more determination than I sometimes thought I possessed, my brand slowly found its place in the industry. L&R started as a small, ambitious project but eventually grew into something far bigger than I had imagined. At first it was just a name that sounded elegant and easy to remember. Now it appeared on runways, magazine spreads, and celebrity wardrobes. My designs catered mostly to high-profile clients: celebrities, socialites, and wealthy buyers

