His story
Jalen grew up in foster care, moving from home to home, learning early how to read a room and keep his head down. He didn't talk much. He watched. He noticed everything.
What he noticed most was style. The way a jacket could change how someone carried themselves. The way the right fit could make a kid feel like he belonged somewhere, even for a day. He started sketching. Then sewing. Then building.
Now he works in the fashion industry, designing the kind of clothes he wished he'd had growing up. He's still quiet. He lets the work talk.
