A Houston native who grew up in Fifth Ward defied the odds to become a renowned fashion designer, inspiring a new generation of aspiring creatives.
A Texas boy from Houston 's Fifth Ward grew up to become a man who's called one of the most famous fashion designers in the world.Victor Costa was born and raised on Liberty Road in Fifth Ward and the fashion designer wants youngsters to know it doesn't matter where you begin. In the end, success can be yours.SUGGESTED: Breaking The Cycle: Teen and Police Service Academy changing lives"I'm going to be 90.
"Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app Costa did attend school in the Big Apple and, "My first experience of living away from home was in Paris, France."Costa caught the eye of some of fashion's finest, such as Jackie Kennedy's favorite. "Oleg Cassini would give me a stack of swatches like this, smiling, saying make me some sketches. I'd charge $10 a sketch with the silk fabric pinned on it," says Costa.
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