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I will never forget that day.
Mom winked at me, pride all over her face.
Dad invited me to intern in the design department at WME, working on the Verity & Co. brands. I’d known Jin Kwan, the head of design, most of my life, as we’d go into work with Ward from time to time.
I was so damn excited.
After a few years and some damn hard work, I was promoted to the senior designer position.
Yet...
I’ve always felt my father was disappointed I wasn’t, I dunno, more.
Knox will one day take over and lead Montgomery Enterprises. Levi is being heralded the next great quarterback.
Jesus.
I love those guys, but they are huge acts to follow.
I’m a designer.
Big fucking deal.
So I’m not exactly carrying my fair share of the success weight in the family. Averagely successful for a Montgomery.
Mom passed away a few years ago and with her gone and no longer my cheerleader on the sidelines, I suppose I feel like I need to do more.
Which is why I submitted the 2024 Verity & Co. Collection to the Chamber of Fashion Design Awards this year. Or CFD Award as we call it for short.
This was the first season I took the lead on a collection, and I’m determined to win.
I guess I need a fucking trophy on my shelf to tell me I’m successful. Or to prove to my father I’m more than just a designer who contributes to our bottom line.
I’m not a therapist.
When I told Jin, he said it was a great idea but not to get excited as the judges are extremely tough.
I need this trophy.
I’m a goddamn Montgomery. Average is not in my DNA. I need it to show my family I’mgreatat something.
For me.
Not for them.
I know they don’t judge me, and I’ve never resented my brothers’ greatness. Perhaps I’m looking for that strong sense of pride in my father’s eyes when he acknowledges me.
To feel deserving of Ward Montgomery’s pride once and for all.
Levi will be drafted next year into the NFL.
In a few years Knox will be CEO.
Ineedthis.
The good news is I don’t have much longer to wait. The announcement of the winners is on the Monday after Knox and Payton’s wedding.
The award ceremony is a few weeks later when the industry gathers.
