EMILIO SOSA: Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Emilio Sosa is one of Broadway’s unique talents. Having attend public school, where he discovers his love of art, Emilio went on to study Fashion Design, at Pratt Institute. While there, he was recommended by his art history teacher for a position at Grace Costumes, where he started as a shopper, and eventually becoming its Creative Director. He credits this time at Grace as the best learning experience of his young career. Emilio went on to tour the world with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and style music videos for Hip Hop Icons, Salt & Pepa, MC Lyte, Kid & Play to name a few. Catching the eye of director Spike Lee, Emilio became his in-house stylist before setting his sight on Broadway. A chance meeting with George C. Wolfe, led to his first Broadway credit, TOPDOG / UNDERDOG. His other credits include, GET ON YOUR FEET! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Story, MOTOWN: The Musical, PORGY AND BESS ( TONY Award nom) and LADY DAY at EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL. Along with an extensive Regional Theater background, Emilio’s designs can be currently seen across the United States, London’s West End and Europe. Nominated for various design awards he is a recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award, NAACP Theater Award, and LA Ovation Award. Emilio’s talent was also evident on Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars, where he showed his final collection on all models of color, a first for the popular franchise. A proud Trustee of the American Theater Wing, Emilio believes theater is a gateway to bring people together forge a greater understanding of the world we live in. @esosafashion