Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Edward Bess would discover his muse early on. The allure of beauty inspired his aesthetic affinities for as early as he can remember, an auspicious glimpse into his future craft. Even as a young boy, Edward’s mother and three sisters sought his perspective on what he deemed to look best, long before he would go on to share his beauty vision with the world. At age 15 on a trip to New York City, Edward auditioned for the professional performing arts school to study theater. Edward’s acceptance into the famed Manhattan theater school exposed him to cultural inspirations at every turn. As Edward continued his…