Meet Patrick Church, the Joy-Inducing Designer Behind Instagram's Biggest Fashion Statements

PS: You consistently cast a wide range of models. Queer people of color are at the helm of your campaigns, which is fantastic and not at all common. What does inclusivity mean to you?

PC: Inclusivity is everything. I always felt like an outsider growing up, like I never felt part of anything. With my work, it was very much a selfish thing I was doing in the beginning — a cathartic release for me. My creativity helped me and still helps me through some dark times and some really awful experiences, but now that I see the brand growing, I see it's very much for other people. The work really brings people together; it feels like a family. Even though people are wearing my clothes or looking at my artwork, it's so much about celebrating them.