David Vega Jr.

Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Collection: NeoTetra
Three words to describe his collection: Dystopian, oversized, dark
Find him online at: @dveg_

Through NeoTetra, David Vega aims to combat censorship, conformity, dehumanization, and propaganda. The collection is made primarily from deadstock material from Balenciaga; he notes using these leftover high-quality fabrics supports longevity and a vision toward the future of consumerism. An avid collector of sneakers as a child, Vega’s early love for shoe and clothing design eventually transformed into positions as a contract designer for UpWest and a color concepts footwear design intern for Brooks Running. A recent recipient of a national Fashion Scholarship Fund award, Vega looks forward to advancing his brand Color Theory while staying in the industry.