Photo: Instagram/@marissatruitt fashion industry is arguably competitive to be in, but that didn’t stop Marisa Truitt from pursuing her dreams.

Born and raised in Chicago, Truitt moved to New York because she was determined to combine her love for film and fashion.

Truitt details that she has always been passionate about fashion, which led her to release her first collection of reworked basketball jersey’s.

ESSENCE got a chance to chat with the designer about her initial path into the fashion industry and what’s next for her brand.

Originally interviewed by ESSENCE Assistant Fashion Editor, Nandi Howard

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