Shiona, Solange's stylist, emailed me in early August about Solange being interested in getting some custom pieces made for videos from the upcoming album. It was pretty quick and kind of out of nowhere. How did this project come about-what was the initial conversation about doing pieces for the video? It was an even bigger surprise finding out my pieces would be used in the video for what turned out to be my favorite track on the album. I was at a standstill and in complete awe! Having a little bit of an inside scoop, I was privy to some of the behind the scenes footage and knew they were going to be visual masterpieces but had no idea how amazing the finished products would actually be. What was your reaction when you watched "Don't Touch My Hair" for the first time? New York, and what's next for him (hint: denim!). We spoke to the burgeoning designer about being part of Solanges' watershed moment, what it's like working in Los Angeles vs. Notable among them were custom pieces by Los Angeles-based designer James Flemons whose line PHLEMUNS is becoming a go-to for bold and intelligent artists, performers and creative movers and shakers (like actress Ella Purnell in our Beautiful People issue). And not surprisingly, her first video is suffused with the artists' own singular style, with looks that can only be characterized as so Solange.
Her latest album, A Seat At The Table, is already being touted as a landmark moment in music for the year and for good reason: The soul, pride, and honesty are like nothing we've seen and heard in a minute. If you have not yet availed yourself of Solange Knowles' video for "Don't Touch My Hair," drop everything and do it now….we'll wait.