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In this powerful episode of the Destinations Podcast, we sit down with Koya Nyangi — award-winning entrepreneur, cultural producer, creative director and founder of Let Me Show You Different (LMSYD).

What happens when your dream event collapses weeks before launch? For cultural producer, stylist and creative director Koya Nyanyi, it became the spark for something bigger.

For Dagi and Elise Tegegne, integrating their Ethiopian and U.S. cultures while raising a son and starting a fashion business has been a “journey.”

Whereas fashion and beauty might be universal languages, the expressions thereof vary from culture to culture.

U.S. culture is one that has long been amongst the most influential in the world, shaping the entertainment world along with fashion trends.

From high-end brands to temporary fads, fashion trends have constantly changed over the decades.

Although the old days have gone, for better or worse, they still “color” a period and enable other moods and trends to develop, especially for Italian fashion.

In the world of fashion, a “statement piece” is an article of apparel meant to help the wearer stand out and express their unique personality and style. Yet, some fashion designers are leveraging their craft to create head-turning pieces to convey a deeper message.

Meet three cross-cultural designers who are redefining the statement piece.