
SO I had this exclusive chat with Nigeria’s most talked
about fashion stylist, Prince Uzoegwu and he spoke on a lot of issues. He talked about his
relationship with Denrele Edun, his clients, why he dresses the way he does and of
course, what you have all been waiting to hear; his LOVE life. Lol. Enjoy the interview after the cut.
A lot of blogs started writing about you when you started
appearing on red carpets with Denrele because of the way you dress. What inspires
your outfit?
appearing on red carpets with Denrele because of the way you dress. What inspires
your outfit?
Basically I have always been a metro s*xuality guy. I love been
Gothic and edgy. I hate pretty and the normal norms of dressing because I find
it boring and over used. The way I dress is my own means of accepting who I am.
It is my way of expressing myself. Besides seeing Alexander Mcqueen’s
collection when I was in high school tickled my interest in fashion and this
brought about my obsession with everything to do with the way I dress.
Gothic and edgy. I hate pretty and the normal norms of dressing because I find
it boring and over used. The way I dress is my own means of accepting who I am.
It is my way of expressing myself. Besides seeing Alexander Mcqueen’s
collection when I was in high school tickled my interest in fashion and this
brought about my obsession with everything to do with the way I dress.
I love skinny jeans, it suits my frame. It is about dressing for your shape and
letting your personality come through. I like colour blocking, and tees that
make a statement. I wear contact lenses sometimes to stand out. I don’t like
looking like everyone else.
letting your personality come through. I like colour blocking, and tees that
make a statement. I wear contact lenses sometimes to stand out. I don’t like
looking like everyone else.
But don’t you think that is the more reason a lot of
people refer to you as being gay?
Well I feel the way I dress is an expression of how I feel
and how I wanna look. I don’t follow
style or norms because I find it boring. I believe in fashion freedom which I am
expressing. If any sees it as been gay good luck to them. Ignorance is really a
disease. I guess that is why a lot of them can’t differentiate from fashion
freedom and ones s*xuality.
and how I wanna look. I don’t follow
style or norms because I find it boring. I believe in fashion freedom which I am
expressing. If any sees it as been gay good luck to them. Ignorance is really a
disease. I guess that is why a lot of them can’t differentiate from fashion
freedom and ones s*xuality.
What is your relationship with Denrele?
Denrele is a friend and someone I see as a mentor.
Can you mention some great clients you have worked with?
Goldie, Tiwa Savage, South African artist, Mshoza, Eda Rose, Cythnia Morgan, Oge Okoye, Layole Oyatogun,
Joan Okorodudu, Dwight of the real housewives of Atlanta, Caroline Ekanem Danjuma,
Monalisa Chinda, Joy Tango, the list is endless.
Joan Okorodudu, Dwight of the real housewives of Atlanta, Caroline Ekanem Danjuma,
Monalisa Chinda, Joy Tango, the list is endless.
Why did you choose to become a Fashion Stylist?
Seeing Alexander Mcqueen collection when I was younger
tickled my interest in fashion and this brought about my obsession with
everything to do with the industry. Great designers who have created works of
art are admirable.
tickled my interest in fashion and this brought about my obsession with
everything to do with the industry. Great designers who have created works of
art are admirable.
Tell us about your educational background
I have a bachelor degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
where I studied English and International relations
So are you in a relationship?
Yes
Do you mind telling us about her?
Well I am in a very private and passionate relationship with
someone I call a soul mate.
someone I call a soul mate.
When are you thinking of settling down with her?
I don’t think I will love to settle down because I am more
career-minded right now. But then you never can tell what love can do.
career-minded right now. But then you never can tell what love can do.
Are you trying to pass a message across to your girlfriend
through this medium or does she plan to stay single as well?
Well she understands me and she is very
willing to be with me
willing to be with me
What about having kids? Are you not considering that?
I love kids….I should be having one soon before the year
ends
ends
Thank you for your time
You welcome dear
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