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interview: REFINERY29 x HIP HOP PRINCESS VASHTIE KOLA’S DOWNTOWN STYLE




When REFINERY29 asked to do an article on me, my place and 6-8 of my favorite looks – I was floored to say the least. REFINERY29 is one of the biggest, most popular and freshest fashion sites to date and they feature super fashionable folks – I am still shocked as to why they picked me, but I am so excited.

For my “looks”, I decided to dig into the abyss of a closet for items that I actually rarely or never wear. I’m a creature of habit and like wearing the same things everyday, but my closet is actually filled with some rad items that never see the light of day.

The shoot turned out amazing. Although, I was super hectic that day as I was also prepping for my big Trinidad trip with Jonathan Mannion. Special thanks to homies KARL JUSTIN and NATALIE LEVY for organizing my outfits, I was a busy wreck that day and without them I would have worn that Wu-Tang shirt for every picture.

While (yes) I am totally confused about the title “Hip Hop Princess” – what can you do? I’m still stoked on the spread!

And a very special thanks to the folks at REFINERY29, CONNIE WANG, KAVA GORNA & PIERA GELARDI!!!

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Check below for my favorite slides from the article…

 

REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

 

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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REFINERY29 x VASHTIE – FULL ARTCLE HERE!

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PEEP THE BEHIND THE SCENES!


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  • Hey Vashtie,
    we're desperately waiting for you to post our picture ;-). Just wanted to tell you it was soo amazing to meet you in person. Whenever you decide to come to Berlin, remember you always have a room there and someone to show you around ;-). Love,
    Senait & Martin

  • Wow Vashtie you look insanely beautiful. I wish I had your swag.
    Much love to you.
    From your biggest fan in Scotland.

  • how exciting! My friend and I were reading it this morning, and she asks, "Wait, why is she a hip hop princess?" I couldn't help but ponder that title as well. While you do enjoy hip hop, it seemed an unfair title given how eclectic your style in music, and fashion is. Just wondering if your eyebrow went up at that too or if you think that's a fair statement?

  • amazing, major, stunning, congrats, loved your apartment, i cant get over how we have similar taste, must be the taurus link lol

  • hip hop is definitely eclectic, but the subject at hand was Vashtie. It just seemed a little weird to dub someone as a hip hop princess when she clearly listens to everything from Nas to Nirvana. Nirvana isn't hip hop, liking them isn't "hip hop". Therefore why did she get that title? Just engaging in a little friendly discourse :)

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