Today’s conversation is with creative director, designer and stylist Jerome Lamaar. Jerome is a trendsetter whose perspective on art, culture, concepts and colors has transformed style. Exploring the power of imagination, controlling their own narrative, and pride in their community, Jerome has never been afraid to color outside the lines, illustrating their own reality. 

In today’s episode, we’re reminded of what it means to design a life on your own terms. We explore themes of manifestation, building your own brand, staying true to yourself, and the value in accessibility.

Things mentioned

Willi Smith: Street Couture - Cooper Hewitt

5:31 by JÉRÔME LAMAAR for And Now - Macy's

Baby Phat

Designer and artist Ralph Rucci

What to read

Willi Smith: Street Couture by Alexandra Cunningham Cameron

The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir by André Leon Talley

Black Designers in American Fashion by Elizabeth Way

Fashion Trends: Analysis and Forecasting by Ann Marie Fiore, Eundeok Kim, Alice Payne 

Life Visioning by Michael Bernard Beckwith

What to listen to

My Life by Mary J. Blige

The Glamorous Life by Sheila E

Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force

All The Way Up by Fat Joe and Remy Ma

Who to follow

Follow Jerome Lamaar on IG @jeromelamaar

You can also find Jerome's fashion here.

This conversation was recorded on July 9th, 2022.

Host Dario Calmese 

Producer: Coniqua Johnson 

Visual Art Direction and Designs: 

River Wildmen, AfroVisualism

Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia

Bookings: K.T. Thompson

Original Music composed by Adam Radice

Audio Edited by Adam Radice

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