The rainbow was first officially related to Pride in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, who made a rainbow flag for the Gay Freedom Pride Parade in San Francisco. It quickly became a symbol of hope and freedom for the diverse individuals that make up the LGBTQIA community. I am one of those individuals. I came out at 27 years old with 3 small children because I knew in order for me to raise my sons to the best of my ability, I needed to be the best version of myself. When you allow yourself to become authentic and begin to live your truth, something magical happens. You experience a type of rebirth. The hidden self comes out of the shadows and finds the warmth of love. This collection represents the transformation I wish upon every single person that is still hiding from living out loud in the embrace of a rainbow.