Teen Fashion Designer Lucy Haura Showcases Work in St. Petersburg
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Lucy Haura, 17, became a fashion designer in 2020 after a trip to Goodwill. **ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ** - In many ways, Lucy Haura is a typical 17-year-old who balances school, sports and college applications. What’s atypical for the high school senior is that she’s been a fashion designer since 2020.
"I like how creative it makes me, but it also makes me feel really independent," Haura said. "I think it's just kind of fun to go out and do my own thing and see what I can come up with and see what I'm capable of. " The fun started with a trip to Goodwill four years ago, with the goal of creating her own Halloween costume. Other costumes followed. She joined a local theatre group, and then an opportunity to participate in the Fashion Design at The Dalí program came around.
She was inspired by Dali’s "GALACIDALACIDESOXIRIBUNUCLEICACID. " "I really love science as well, so I try to incorporate the double helix, like the strand of DNA in my embroidery," Haura explained. Haura’s work caught the attention of St. Pete ArtWorks during a call to artists for a new award. As the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Emerging Artist winner, Haura’s work will be displayed up front at the St.
Pete ArtWorks collaborative space on Central Ave. during September.