The public awareness campaign series Bridging the Gap breaks down various misconceptions about Down syndrome by showcasing the many talents and capabilities of people with the condition. Recently, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and production company Fashion’s Fight united for a celebrity non-profit campaign, where they created a three-part PSA series connecting A-listers with individuals who have Down syndrome.

The groups tapped none other than NSYNC’s Lance Bass to join 26-year-old fashion designer and stylist Brandon Gruber, who has Down syndrome, for a NDSS PSA. Gruber told the former boyband star that he’d been designing since the seventh grade, and in the accompanying video, showed off his newspaper-printed vests and designs and taught Bass a thing or two about his runway walk.

In photographs shot by Pat Batellini, Bass held a chalk board sign reading, “This is my look for today’s shoot,” while Gruber held one reading, “I’m the designer.”

EXTRA TV joined the pair on set and Bass told the outlet: “Love this campaign. It’s all about inclusion and you know, not fitting people in a certain box. Both of us have felt that way our whole lives.”

Gruber explained that it was “quite big” for him to be able to style the pop star in his designs. And Bass also gushed about Gruber, saying, “Seeing him do what he does in his element — he’s so happy and it’s admirable… we can do whatever we want to do, and nothing can hold us back.”

While Bass said Gruber’s designs reminded him of NSYNC’s “Pop” days, the 26-year-old emphasized the importance of hard work and being yourself.

For more on the National Down Syndrome Society’s campaign, visit ndss.org/bridging-the-gap.