UZYIAH
New York City
UZYIAH 〜
UZYIAH 〜
My name is Uzyiah,
and my brand is
called JAM
My name is Uzyiah Wise-Mcmillan and I was born and raised on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a place where creativity wasn’t an event, it was everyday life. From graffiti walls to street performances, I grew up surrounded by expression in all no matter what it was, and it shaped me.
Michael Jackson became my biggest inspiration, not just for his music, but for how he honored what came before him and transformed it into something new. That taught me something important: art is evolution.
Today, I carry that lesson through my love of Y2K style. Y2K fashion isn’t just nostalgia—it’s freedom. A rejection of limits. Every piece I create builds on that energy: honoring the past, pushing boundaries, and expressing who I am without holding back.
What are your intentions in joining the Rambler design program?
My intentions as an artist is to create work that feels free, expressive, and real. I want my art to be an honest reflection of who I am. Bold when it feels right, and only create it when it is always true.
I’m interested in capturing moments, stories, and feelings. Along the way, I hope to keep growing, learning new techniques, exploring different methods, and discovering more about my own creative voice. For me, it’s about taking risks, and making work that feels alive.
STYLE
My inspirations when it comes to my style is Britney Spears
GOAL FOR THE NEXT WEEKS
For the fashion show, I’d love to showcase something bold and unforgettable, like a tribute to Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller outfit. The leather red jacket with the black hint.
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOU
Y2K, vintage, and casual-wear
REASON TO JOIN
What motivated me to join the program was the desire to learn new skills: sewing and finding new ways to express my creativity
NYC Rambler Fashion Show:
Nothing New out of Nothing New (2025)
To The Rhythm by Uziyah
This is a moodboard of my final design, the starting point of this project.
For the fashion show, I’d love to showcase something bold and unforgettable, like a tribute to Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller outfit. The leather red jacket with the black hint.