Artist Spotlight: joe eXclusive

You may not know his face, but I’m sure you know his work. He’s the stylist behind the Ruff Ryders First Lady Eve’s impressive image.   From the signature blond hair to the customized leathers.  That first assignment (Eve) catapulted his career and he hasn't looked back since.  He is the creative inspiration behind the looks of Keyshia Cole, Mya, Tyrese, DMX, Lisa Raye and the list goes on.  joe eXclusive is not only a stylist but a "Lifestyle Ambassador" (love it).  Aside from celebrity styling he runs a styling/
imaging/branding firm called Destination 1610.  Destination 1610 is a style firm for the entertainment industry that specializes in imaging, artist development, styling, photography and product brand management.  Serving as a headquarters of all things creative.  joe's newest project is Sacred Heart Collections a young hip collections of woman's clothing.  Reigning from The Bay Area joe eXclusive verified his position in this business.  I couldn't wait to get into the head of joe eXclusive.  Where does he get his inspirations?  What he has going on now?  He was gracious enough to sit down with me and let me pick his brain...this is what he had to say.

Artist Spotlight: Meca McKinney for Jypsea

Meca McKinney's signature line of her email reads: Meca  McKinney, Modern Leather Artisan | Design Consultant | Author | Lifestyle  Blogger.  Which by all means is true, but I think she left out a few other characteristics like Supermom, Fly Friend, Educator, and a all around Cool Chic.  Meca is the type of person that you want in your circle, the go to chic.  The strength and persistence of this woman will wow you.  Motherhood and the demand of a busy handbag and accessory line doesn't stop this woman. I caught up with the native Newarker (from Newark,NJ) after the release of her new book Envision: The Young Accessory Designer's Guide to Collection Development, this is what this Superwoman had to say.

Meca Mckinney w/her daughter Jordan