Skylar Raiyn Johnson, 17-year-old fashionista, is the founder and CEO of Sew Fly Sky, LLC; a fashion business based in Northern Virginia.
Skylar began her love of fashion and design at the young age of 8 after suggesting that she and her mother “upcycle” instead of dispose of her old, outdated clothes, in order to reduce waste. Recognizing Skylar’s desire to learn sewing, her mother enrolled her into private sewing lessons. Through those lessons Skylar learned the mechanics of the sewing machine and crafting of clothing patterns. Skylar has expanded skills to sketching and crafting of her own fashion designs, mainly from used material and old clothing. She has even designed clothes for public figures such as Phyllis Randall, Chairwoman of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Singer-songwriter and TV personality, Kelly Clarkson, and Fashion Icon, Kimora Lee Simmons, who has graciously taken Skylar under her wing as her mentee.
As a current Junior in high school, Skylar’s personal short-term goals include expanding her knowledge of business and fashion through her studies at 4-year college or institution. She is very excited about the future of Sew Fly Sky and optimistic about the impact she will have on the world.