Austin Che was born in Rochester, New York. He spent most of his youth in Connecticut before being accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology. His passion for fashion started at a young age, and grew even more when he was introduced to magazines such as "PAPER" and "Allure" in his teenage years.Upon his arrival to the university, Austin was excited to learn more about the industry he was getting himself into.He is currently employed as a Sales Officer at BTL Worldwide, who produce trims for a number of notable clients, including Calvin Klein, Diesel, and Tommy Hilfiger.