My name is Odd Sjöberg, I’m 16 years old, and I’m working toward becoming a fashion designer and creative director. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been drawn to clothes — not just how they look, but what they say. At nine years old, I started my first fashion brand. It wasn’t perfect, but it was real — and it was the first step in turning my passion into a path.

Today, I design with intention. I’m inspired by creative directors and designers who’ve built unique worlds through fashion — like JW Anderson, who redefines gender codes with elegance and playfulness; Rei Kawakubo, the visionary behind Comme des Garçons, who challenges every fashion norm; and Jonny Johansson of Acne Studios, who brings together minimalism, art, and a distinct Scandinavian cool. Their work shows that fashion is more than clothing — it’s identity, culture, and storytelling.

My goal is to create collections that are bold yet timeless, pieces that speak to individuality and purpose. I believe in wearable fashion — garments that exist not just in editorials or on runways, but in real life. I don’t just want to design clothes — I want to create meaning through them. That’s what it means to be a creative director. And that’s where I’m headed.