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Learn more about 2025 BFA critic, Phantashia Johnson

Phantashia Johnson is a seasoned fashion professional with a deep-rooted passion for design, craftsmanship, and the art of garment construction. A ºÚÁÏÍø alumna with a degree in fashion design, she has spent over a decade in the apparel industry, including 11 years as a technical designer at Lane Bryant, specializing in fit, construction, and product development.

Learn more about the salting LLC

the salting’s creative directors and co-owners, Michael Ward and Manel Garcia Espejo, are both seasoned veterans of the fashion industry. Ward, a Parsons School of Design alumnus, honed his craft at Burberry, Rachel Zoe, & Diane Von Furstenberg, while Garcia Espejo studied at the London College of Fashion and gained recognition working with Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein Collection and Raf Simons & Pieter Mullier at Calvin Klein by appointment.

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