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Feeling self-confident is a hell of a lot easier said than done. For up-and-coming model Nicole Sadiee, staying positive in a world of social media and endless expectations means looking to herself for inner peace, not outside validation. The Atlanta native with a galaxy of freckles splashed across her nose writes nightly in her gratitude book, wears only the clothing that makes her feel most like herself, and knows how to keep things in perspective when it comes to self comparisons.

It’s no surprise, then, that denim is a nonnegotiable in the wardrobes of the ever-evolving Generation Z, using style as a means to explore and extend a tangible sense of self. Take 20-year-old experimental artist Finn Barrett , for example, who rocks frayed denim and comfortable cuts while working in his L.A. studio. Or Miski Muse , a body-positive advocate who inspires women to feel confident with her authentic take on modest fashion.