MEET OUR DESIGNERS + STYLISTS

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“The strength of art lies in the passion and creativity of the artists themselves.” 

Teaching OneSelf (T.O.S) was birthed from the Swahili name Jifunza for which I am known. 

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York and then moving to Milwaukee, WI., I was surrounded by multicultural influences. These environments help build my imagination and bring life to ideas as an artist/model.

The goal is to inspire others to find that one thing(s) that drives their creativity to express themselves authentically. As art collides, a new venture in fashion spoke to my heart.

There are no limits on what we can do as living breathing beings. Do what makes you happy and the rest is history!

Hello, my name is Stacey Durant, and I am the CEO of Reborn Threads Collective, where elegance meets affordability. Our mission is to breathe new life into pre-loved items, transforming them into stylish, sustainable pieces.

As a mother of four, my journey into custom clothing was deeply inspired by my own mother, whose creativity and skill as a seamstress allowed her to craft unique styles from simple fabrics. Her artistry not only shaped my passion for design but also inspired our company’s logo, which pays tribute to her legacy and craftsmanship.

At Reborn Threads Collective, we honor tradition while embracing innovation, creating fashion that is both meaningful and accessible.

Chris Scott is a Columbia-based creative leader and founder of Dyes Effx, where fashion, art, and community intersect. With roots in photography and design, Chris has expanded his practice into wearable art, interior design, and workshops that invite others to tap into their own creativity. 

His approach is about more than style — it’s about storytelling, collaboration, and inspiring others to see possibility in every medium. 

Whether through bold one-of-one garments or shared community experiences, Chris leads with the belief that creativity has the power to connect and transform.

DeQuincy Lavar Atterberry was born in Charleston, S.C. in March of 1990.  His parents, Doris and Eugene Atterberry nurtured this young designer and equipped him with a spirit of relentless fortitude that destined him for success.  

His humble upbringing in the rural town of Dorchester SC, along with siblings, his brother, Quenton, and his sister, Ladovia, allowed DeQuincy the time and opportunity to unveil his innate creative ability. His love of singing and dancing substantiated his self-confidence and unknowingly, that love led him to pursue a career in fashion design. 

In 2013, DeQuincy graduated with honors from Bauder College in Atlanta GA with a degree in fashion design. That accomplishment led to an amazing opportunity to intern with an established company in Georgia.  As such, that opportunity propelled him to start designing full-time.

Today, the DeQuincyLavar label is one of the new, up-and-coming fashion icons in the industry.