Way to go young man!

A young Detroit designer's unique brand is set to hit the runway during Paris Fashion Week early next year.

Shelton Hawkins Jr., owner of Étrange Studios, was selected out of more than 1,000 applicants to bring his designs to the runway during a segment hosted by the globally curated retailer Flying Solo.

Although he is excited for this opportunity, he said, “It still hasn't completely hit me yet.” When he received the letter, he thought it was a joke. His mom thought it was a scam. But they did their research, called Flying Solo and they were told that it was real.

“I've never been to Paris,” said Hawkins, 21. “I've never been out of the country. So for my first time going out the country, it's going to be to pursue my passion in a fashion show. It's really crazy how everything just kind of came together.”

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