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is different than anything I've ever done before. It is much more interactive. You step out of this world and into a sacred garden—a magical place of enchantment and rebirth, protected by a new race that bears no prejudice, only kindness. A place very much needed after my Fall/Winter 2019 collection, "ΣNIGMA." Can you describe your creative process? AG: My creative process is a bit more unruly. I tend to think of my creativity as a river. When you swim down a river, you may want to turn left, but the river will always bring you to where it wants to go. I surround myself with inspiration—whether it be a movie, a time period, or a myth—and completely indulge myself in it. I create the story. For my previous collection, I was initially inspired by stories of an unspoken Venetian palace, where harm provokes all that look upon it. So I thought to myself, "Who lived there? Was it a woman? Did a man break her heart?" and then the collection unraveled itself to me. Don't let anyone tell the story for you. When it comes to your dreams, never take "no" for an answer. You are philanthropic, what organizations do you work with? AG: Philanthropy is something I am incredibly passionate about. The love of giving back and helping others is something my mother instilled in me and my sister at a very young age, and it has only grown since then. Being an advocate for my community, the LGBTQ+ community, is not something I take lightly. I am currently involved with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, amfAR, GLAAD, and UNICEF NextGen. Every year, my family and I travel to Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum, which brings together the most influential leaders in politics, business, and other industries to try and improve the state of the world. Last year, my family and I brought GLAAD to our world leaders' attention to amplify LGBTQ+ quality and inclusion on the world stage. All of these organizations are like family to us. We love them all very much, as well as the people they help. What are some of your favorite spots to visit in Miami? AG: I have always said… Los Angeles is where my family is, Paris is where my mind is, but my heart? My heart belongs to Miami. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, where I shot my Spring/Summer 2017 collection, "305," is a huge inspiration behind the Getty Girl. I highly suggest taking a friend or walking through the gardens alone to dream up a little story of your own. Looking for a little break, a good mojito, and a show-like-no-other? Visit my chosen family, my sisters at Palace Bar on Ocean Drive. I promise you haven't seen anything like this before, and make sure to say I sent you! Lastly, something I encourage everyone to do in Miami is to simply walk around. Breathe in the energy of the city. You'll see why I've had a love affair with the city for so many years. What are three things that make you feel like your best self? AG: I feel my best when I don't look back, only for ward, when I spend time with my loved ones, playing with clothes and makeup, and creating our own lit tle world. One more thing that probably keeps me the most sane is a good bath with a nice glass of red wine. ML For more on August, visit https://www.augustgetty.com and follow him on Instagram at @AugustGetty and @AugustGettyAtelier.