Last month was all about Girl Power and this month is all about Positivity here at Thee Fashion Stories! I am starting out May with my interview with Mr. Lawrence B. Spivey, Owner and Creative Director for Sir Byron Laurent Style and Fashion Consulting. This interview has been a long time coming and I am amped to release it! Lawrence is a talented style blogger and fashion stylist who specializes in the men's department. He pays close attention to detail when styling clients and himself as well. I am honored to have had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Lawrence B. Spivey. He is one of the first bloggers that I have interviewed, and the first male blogger that I have met!
Sit back, grab a smoothie, and indulge yourself in this stylish interview!
What was your motivation for starting your styling and consulting business?
I wanted to provide a medium for men and women to not only find out what latest trends are in men’s fashion but also educate people on style basics. I want to inspire people to find their own unique style to share with the world. Within the next five years I look to have additional consultants on my team as well as doing my own style television show.
Where do
you find inspiration?
I look at color and pattern combinations in home décor to inspire me when it
comes to style and fashion. The two are very similar to me when it comes to
understanding how to combine textures and working with color pallets.
What is
your biggest dream or aspiration?
My biggest dream is to create a style empire that
reaches and encourages people to use clothes to paint the picture of their
unique and individual style.
Describe
your fashion story.
I never say I have a
favorite outfit but what I like to do when creating a great look is mixing
classic Southern Gentleman style such as Seersuckers or bowties with hints of
modern touches.
Who is
your style icon?
If I had to select one person I would say it would be Scott Disick. I love how
he pays attention to the entire ensemble when creating a great look. He styles
himself in a timeless manner despite being a younger man. Scott understands the
basics of men’s fashion and does not conform to trends.
How would
you describe your overall style?
My overall style is a
nod to classic Southern Gentleman’s fashion combined with elements of preppy
New England style. I enjoy mixing items such as school boy blazers with bowties
and then mix it up with a great pair or wingtips or Prince Albert slippers. My
overall style reflects my background of being Southern born but raised in the
New England area. I enjoy wearing pops of color and mixing patterns to create
interest.
What are
your staple items?
My staple items are a great pair of shoes, pocket square and neck ties or
bowties. These items can easily enhance a look quickly and command attention
when incorporated stylishly together.
If you had
to pick 1 item from your closet to describe you as a person, what would it be?
The one item in my
closet that I would say best describes me is my navy blue Ralph Lauren school
boy blazer I thrifted a few years back. It represents a timeless style from a
classic American clothing company and is one of the first items I found at a
thrift store since I began blogging about fashion. It represents simplicity and
my beginnings as a blogger and style consultant.
Name your
favorite pair of shoes.
My favorite pair of shoes right now is my brand new dark tobacco
color Magnanni oxford shoes I was able to find at a consignment store.
Who is
your favorite designer?
I really enjoy many designers work but I have to say Ralph
Lauren is my favorite designer because it represents classic men styling. The
quality, simplicity and attention to the details that you can find in Ralph
Lauren clothing truly sets it apart from many designers.
What is
your favorite season to shop for?
I enjoy shopping for the Spring because you
have the opportunity to not only wearing Spring colors but also dress in layers
to create interest in textures and patterns. When it comes to Spring attire you
can really be very creative while transiting your look from the Winter to the
Spring.
Do you
prefer modern or vintage styles?
I prefer to wear vintage styles because many
times vintage clothing is going to be timeless pieces that will withstand the
test of time and remain current no matter what the current trends are.
What is
your favorite fashion publication?
GQ is one of my favorite publications because
you are exposed to not only American style but fashion and style from all over
the world. I love to see what is considered dapper on the other side of the
world!
Where is
your favorite place to shop?
My favorite place to shop is thrift and
consignment stores. I completely love finding unique items to challenge myself
to find a unique way to wear that particular piece that I found.
If you
could shop anywhere, where would it be?
I want to go to London and have a shopping
spree there. I look forward to the day I get to travel there and experience not
only the culture but the style scene as well!
What career
advice do you have for TheeFashionStories readers?
My career advice would
be to educate yourself as much as possible about your industry, treat people
and associates well and with respect and focus on your own path and don’t let
what your competitors are doing distract you.
Who are
you trying to reach with your work?
I ultimately want my work to reach young men to
show them that everyone does not have to look and live the life of a drug
dealer to be successful. I want to help bring back the classic gentleman
that people remembered many years ago that handled their business in all
aspects of their life and can walk into a room and command the attention and
respect of everyone in that room.
What makes
your work or brand different from your peers?
What makes my work and my brand
different from my peers is that it is genuine to the everyday man. I don’t
spend time boosting about the labels or prices of items but rather teaching men
on how to create a great look on a smaller budget.
If you
could relocate, where would you move? Why?
I think I would be interested in moving
to Charleston, SC. I love that area because it is a combination of classic
Southern history with a young and hip modern culture.
Do you
have any upcoming events or projects that TheeFashionStories readers should be
on the lookout for?
My next major project is going to be course I will be teaching a Wake Tech
Community College this summer. The course is a thrift and consignment class for
business professionals called “Dress for Success for Success for Less!”. As
well, people can view my style segments that can be seen on My Carolina TODAY
in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.
How can
TheeFashionStories readers contact you?
Visit www.SirByronLaurent.com, then follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or by email at Info@SirByronLaurent.com.
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