Hello, my name is Takyeshia Spicer. I am 27 years old from Detroit, MI. Two words that best describe me are vivacious and ambitious. My interest in fashion peaked at the young age of 4 when I got my first set of princess gowns. I was then inspired by Kimora Lee Simmons when she started her own reality show in 2007. This show led me to start sketching my own collection. I continued sketching well into my high school years until my portfolio was tragically stolen from me. As a result of this, I temporarily lost the motivation to draw more. As the years passed whilst trying to find myself, I was noticing how the things I did always led me back to fashion.

During the COVID-19 quarantine, I studied fashion blogs and magazines. Inspired by the lavish things I saw, I began recreating a few of the looks using more affordable brands. Everywhere I went I got compliments on the things I wore, it had a great impact on my self esteem. In 2022 I made it a goal to stay consistent in the gym and eat a better diet. With hard work and determination I loss close to 100Lbs! After the weight loss more fashionable items became available to me because of my smaller figure, and I started wearing heels more. A few people told me I walk very strong like a model in my heels. August ‘23 I walked my first runway show and it felt amazing. I dove into modeling from there, thus leading me to Lajuan, and with every shoot I amaze myself.

My desire is to inspire women of any shape to put on what makes them feel most confident. Ive learned that the saying “when you look your best, you feel your best” is completely true. I want to use fashion to change the lives of others, the same way it changed mine for the better!