There’s so much inspiration within nature. Everything flows effortlessly and in unison. LaShaya finds peace at botanical gardens or caring for her massive plant collection. When it was time to put a theme for her senior collection, naturally nature was the way to go. LaShaya wanted to showcase the earthy tones of nature without leaving out pops of color. LaShaya's main goal was to create a collection that exhibited the beauty of nature and femininity. LaShaya has always been inspired by Azzedine Alaia, he’s known for his understanding of the female body. Alaia was able to create pieces that sculpted the body and refused to conform to society trends. LaShaya admired his technique and wanted to create just like him.