'Black stylists have always had a difficult time being able to pull looks especially when their clients are Black.' WendyWilliams
"I've been intentional about incorporating Black designers into her wardrobe. Black designers have made undeniable contributions to the fashion industry. Even so, their work is underrepresented on daytime television.
"I've been intentional about incorporating Black designers into her wardrobe. Black designers have made undeniable contributions to the fashion industry... Even so, their work is underrepresented on daytime television."Wendy is a very opinionated woman, so she has a lot of say in what she wears. The entire glam squad meets with Wendy weekly to discuss what we're cooking up for the week ahead. It's her chance to say"Um….I'm not too sure about that dress" or"Maybe we should try that in a different color." This helps me keep the essence of her personality in every look.While the pandemic has impacted my work in a number of ways, it hasn't really affected what I'm able to pull, because a lot of PR companies do not loan to our show. Black stylists have always had a difficult time being able to pull looks, especially when their clients are Black. Would I love for fashion publicists to loan to us? Of course! But the reality is that my assistant Chanel Smith and I have been forced to be exceedingly resourceful and creative in order to source items for Wendy to wear. All of the rejection letters, unanswered emails and"sorry we don't have any samples available" auto-responses from fashion and brand publicists have deepened our appreciation for the brands that do work with us. The challenges we face are indicative of a more deeply entrenched problem in the fashion industry around equity and inclusion, specifically as it relates to race. As brands and companies embark on their post-June 2020 journeys to develop anti-racist policies, I hope that a key part of their inclusion strategy is to ensure that their designs are seen on diverse bodies; this should include a range of complexions, sizes, genders, abilities, and so on. "Black stylists have always had a difficult time being able to pull looks especially when their clients are Black. Would I love for fashion publicists to loan to us? Of course! But the reality is that my assistant Chanel Smith and I have been forced to be exceedingly resourceful and creative in order to source items for Wendy to wear."This is such a tough question! I would have so much fun styling a music artist because of the versatility of their work. Styling a client across mediums — for music videos, live performances, photoshoots, and red carpets — would be a welcome challenge. Also, I think my work shows how much I enjoy the daytime television space, so costume design for scripted television and movies would also be a good fit for me.Anything else I should know pertinent to knowing about you and what you stand for creatively? I love a reference as much as I love embracing new talent. As a Black man, I understand the impact of controlling narratives and the importance of authentic storytelling. My core values as a stylist reflect my attention to what stories are shared, how they're told and who tells them. I hope those ethical commitments are reflected in everything associated with Willie Sinclair III. I am passionate about creating and am so excited to share more.
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