During college, he won Best Graduate Portfolio, the Future Designer Award and the Highest Achievement Award
Won a competition in Boca and was featured in "The Boca Observer․"
Won a window display at Saks 5th Avenue in Palm Beach for his designs
Earned his bachelor's degree in fashion design from The Art Institutes of Fort Lauderdale
Worked as a food server at the Cheesecake Factory and worked as a life guard for four years
Quote: "My personal fashion must is a smile․ I am simple․ A smile can win the entire world over․"
Quote: "[on "Project Runway"] "This opportunity isn't about being on TV for me, it's about inspiring any person who's ever felt like they can't rise and better themselves because of their personal situations․""
Quit his job in order to appear on "Project Runway" season 13
Though his favorite color is green, he rarely uses it in his designs
Broke nine needles during his first day of college design classes