Nicholas Raefski currently lives in New York City. He graduated from Fordham University in 2021 with a degree in economics and a master’s in media management. Without a formal education in fashion and design, Raefski has put together a team of autodidacts, with a learn-as-you-go moto and launched his namesake label out of his dorm room in 2021. Through his collections and his work, Raefski aims to tell powerful narrative-based stories and aspires to make a positive impact on his community. Raefski’s passions (cinema and the outdoors) heavily influence his work with frequent nods to pop culture and athletics. Raefski hopes to use his platform to advocate for mental health, an issue that is often overlooked in young people.