From Styling to Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Wouri Vice

Early Days and Influences In this episode, Brandice Daniel sits down with renowned stylist Wouri Vice to discuss the evolution of style. Wouri Vice reflects on his early days and how growing up in Washington, D.C., shaped his fashion perspective. He credits his mother, grandmother, and the vibrant culture of D.C. as major influences on his style. Entry into Fashion Industry The transition from retail to the fashion industry is explored, shedding light on the challenges and breakthroughs Wouri experienced. The significance of networking and building relationships in the industry is emphasized. Working with Andra Day Wouri delves into his collaboration with Andra Day and the evolution of her style over the years. The importance of understanding a client's self-perception and facilitating their style evolution is discussed. Philosophy on Styling Wouri shares his philosophy on styling, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and comfort. The idea that "how you feel is how you look" is highlighted, promoting the concept of internal alignment with external appearance.  Venturing into Entrepreneurship Wouri discusses his venture into entrepreneurship with the launch of his candle company, "Vice by Vice." The story behind the creation of the candle company during the challenging times of 2020 is shared. Behind the Scenes of Styling Insight into Wouri's process of working with clients and being part of their style evolution is provided. The emphasis on comfort, intentionality, and the importance of asking clients how they feel is highlighted. Dressing Celebrities like Issa Rae Wouri talks about dressing celebrities like Issa Rae and the collaborative process in creating unique looks. The aspirational and relatable aspects of Issa Rae's fashion style are explored. Advice for Aspiring Stylists Wouri offers advice to aspiring stylists, emphasizing the need for perseverance, research, and building a unique visual identity. The importance of finding one's niche within the vast field of styling is discussed. Reflections on Age and Evolution The discussion touches on Wouri being on the other side of 40 and reflections on the evolution of self. The desire for prosperity, healing, and continual learning is expressed. The State of Black People in Fashion Wouri shares his optimistic perspective on the current state of Black people in fashion. Acknowledgment is given to the progress made while recognizing the need for unity, especially for freelancers. Instagram: @therealwourivice Website: https://vicebyvice.com Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFRMovement/ ABOUT HFR: Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.