This week Day 1 Radio sat down with a man that keeps some of your favorite rappers looking put together. Stich aka The Stitch Doctor has made customized clothing and accessories for a long list of Hip-Hop celebrities including 50 Cent, Jeezy, Waka Flocka and Big K.R.I.T. The journey from creating his own brand to making clothes for film and TV shows did not come without any snags (pun very intended). Take a listen to this episode to find out how this Buffalo, NY native went from there to Iowa to Atlanta and kept his craft and business going for more than 20 years.

2:40 Getting started in Fashion out of Buffalo, NY.

10:20 Balancing art with commerce.

15:00 Transition from NoNames brand to creating custom pieces.

19:00 Make sure your brand has a product.

27:00 Jeezy’s wild NYE fashion request.

31:30 Rick Ross’ crew looking for shirts super late at night.

34:00 Mainstream fashion’s late recognition of street/urban fashion.

38:00 Developing the Tote & Carry brand.

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