I’m Isiah “Soy” Pointer, a multifaceted creative from Harlem who builds ideas with my hands. Fashion production is my main language—I take a garment from conception all the way to the consumer. Patterns, stitching, sourcing, construction—every part of the process speaks to me. I learned early on that creativity isn’t just about expression; it’s about structure and precision. In my studio, I get to merge both.

What inspires me most is watching someone walk in with nothing more than an idea and leaving with the confidence that it can be real. I work with smaller brands and rising designers because I know how hard it is to break into this industry without support. Many of us come from places where resources are limited, so I try to be the person I needed when I first started. Whether it’s refining a design, troubleshooting production, or showing someone how to scale their vision, I want people to feel like they can build something sustainable.

The problem I’m trying to solve is access. Too many talented creatives never get the chance to show what they can do because they don’t have a production pipeline, a team, or someone to guide them through the technical side of fashion. By opening up my studio and my skills, I’m helping bridge that gap—one garment at a time.

What I get out of contributing is simple: purpose. Seeing a designer hold a finished piece we created together, seeing their excitement, their pride—that’s the reward. It reminds me why I create, why Harlem raised me to be resourceful, and why I believe art should always be accessible. My work is bigger than clothing. It’s about helping people see their ideas in physical form, and in that process, helping them see themselves differently, too.