What does it mean to feel like a million bucks? With the PUMA x LaMelo Ball Bucks collection, I wanted to capture the audacious spirit of LaMelo—his unapologetic love for flash and flair and just being himself. This collection transforms the allure of wealth into wearable art, inspired by the very currency that speaks to ambition and success. At the heart of it all, a specially crafted million-dollar bill featuring LaMelo’s likeness becomes an emblem of confidence and a symbol of his larger-than-life personality. Created during my co-op at PUMA, this project marked my first professional venture—a unique experience that shaped not only this collection but also my perspective on storytelling through design. For this, I’m immensely grateful, and every future project I take on will carry a piece of this journey.