ABOUT

Julia Panas is not an artist. She’s an architect who takes an organizational and analytical approach to her creative works. Her projects are puzzles, personal challenges to communicate experiences into words and fabric in a structurally effective way.

Born and raised in NYC as a child of immigrants, Julia’s inspiration draws beyond the concrete jungle to new planes of time and culture, informed by her Polish-Romanian heritage, global travels, and love of local anthropology. Her love of design began in high school, where she was the Director of Costumes for six productions. She’s always loved creative writing.

Professionally, she's acquired four years of experience in the luxury fashion and marketing industries. She also s​​its on the Runway of Dreams Associate Board, an organization that aims to empower people with disabilities through fashion inclusion. She pioneered the first Runway of Dreams Gallery Exhibit, for which she was invited to present at the Northeast Regional Honors Conference; the Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity; and to the Runway of Dreams Executive Board. The gallery will also be featured in the upcoming Runway of Dreams documentary.

Academically, she studies International Business at Baruch College, where she inaugurated the International Business Club. She previously studied Fashion Design for two years, including a term abroad working in the Paris fashion industry.

Externally, she’s passionate about gastronomy (particularly cultural fusions), travel (she took 20 flights in 2023), sustainability (she owns nothing from Shein), fitness (especially if she can do it in heels), and reading (psychological development and French litterature).