I think the first time I noticed Lavile was when he recited a piece during an Art n Soul poetry show. During my college career, I’ve had three classes with Lavile, and I’m glad that I got the chance to get to know this dapper fellow over the past two years. Lavile is a fashion consultant and personal stylist. He always looks fly, without fail. It doesn’t matter what he’s wearing or where he’s going. Lavile never disappoints.
Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia.
What are you studying/doing for a living?
Social work and J. Crew.
Any hobbies?
Poetry, shopping, and listening to music.
What does style mean to you?
Style means your personality. A lot of people put on clothes that does not describe their personality, so when they put on something they feel and look weird.
What words would you use to describe your style?
Unique, liberating, free.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
Thrift stores, J. Crew, online.
Do you have any favorite fashion icons or designers?
Andre 3000, Fonzworth Bentley, Street Etiquette Boys, Benjamin Bixby, Brooklyn Circus.
With regard to your style, where do you get your inspiration?
Tommy Ton, street style, and my personality.
Is there one article of clothing you couldn’t live without?
Shoes, because the footsteps that I take liberate my people, and they listen when they tell me, “You can dress.”
Check out Lavile’s blog! BeU88.tumblr.com
Thanks for the interview, Lavile. Much love to you.
Photo Credit:
Photo 1: Jelani Photography
Photo 2: McInnes Photography
Photo 3: Laurie G.
Photo 4: DruBoiCreations
Photo 5: Nia Langley of Our Beautiful People (ourbeautifulpeople.tumblr.com)
Photo 6: Nia Langley
Photo 7: Ryan Ink Photography and Fashion
Photo 8: x|posure
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Anonymous 15 May 2013
Dope.