53 | Is James Baldwin A Fashion Hero? Ft. Trevor Jones.

01/03/2021 43 min
53 | Is James Baldwin A Fashion Hero? Ft. Trevor Jones.

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Episode Synopsis

Trevor Jones is a writer for Ivy Style and a seller of classic menswear with an insightful perspective on fashion. With his extensive knowledge of traditional menswear and his dedicated Instagram page showcasing unique clothing items, Trevor has built a reputation for celebrating and expanding style influences, making him the perfect guest to discuss James Baldwin's impact as a fashion hero and the broader cultural influences on style.In this episode, you'll learn,- How James Baldwin's upbringing and the Harlem Renaissance shaped his distinctive style- The significance of personal experiences and cultural backgrounds in defining individual style- The ways in which traditional Ivy style clothing is given a personal twist, inspired by icons like Steve McQueen and Miles Davis👔 GET MY FREE GUIDE TO HELP YOU DRESS BETTERTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:34 Guest Introduction: Trevor Jones00:59 Discussing James Baldwin's Influence01:43 Trevor's Background and Style02:47 Challenges of Selling on eBay05:53 James Baldwin's Unique Style08:21 Influences and Personal Style12:46 Harlem Renaissance and Baldwin's Upbringing20:32 Miles Davis' Unique Style Evolution20:55 Defining African American Style24:09 The Influence of Personal Backgrounds26:34 The Role of Details in Fashion28:44 James Baldwin's Iconic Style36:27 The Impact of Dr. Cornel WestCONNECT WITH REG🌐www.nyfashiongeek.com📸https://www.instagram.com/newyorkfashiongeek/?hl=en💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-ferguson?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkfashiongeek💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢Leave a review on SpotifyFull Show Notes, Timestamps, Transcript & Guest Links Here

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