Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb Owolabi. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Caleb Owolabi is a fashion writer and designer who has a passion for sustainable slow fashion. His career in fashion began in college when he and a friend launched their own clothing line, “Mon Jean-Pierre clothing” which he still owns the Intellectual property for. The line was produced by tailors in West Africa and took influence from the colors and patterns of the region. In recent years, Caleb has transitioned his focus to fashion editorial. More notably he has been elected as Integrated Media Publishing’s first-ever Chief Style Editor and has produced he and Lori Coon’s brainchild “Style of Business” column. Dedicated to highlighting the intersection of business and fashion in the upstate.
A lot of Caleb’s iconic influences are, his Father’s outlook on life, Ralph Lauren’s personal style, and Virgil Abloh’s creativity (R.I.P. to Mr. Abloh)
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
First-generation American in the U.S. and learning culture.
No money and in debt after college when I started the collection that launched me into fashion.
Having financial success early, and people becoming my friend for the wrong reasons. Women valuing me for the wrong reasons. (A lot of drama-filled stories with that, enough to write a modern-day southern epic)
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
The creation of Mon Jean Pierre: https://m.facebook.com/MonJeanPierre/
My meteoric rise as a definitive in fashion editorial, and eventually becoming chief style editor for Integrated Media Publishing by 26:
https://matadornetwork.com/read/experts-weigh-comfortable-travel-clothes/
Page 21/68: https://issuu.com/vome/docs/vome_augi_ssue_lite
I think what sets me apart from others is my desire to highlight and uplift all voices in fashion. In a recent commercial, I produced for a high-end leather goods company– we made sure we cast diverse models but also models at different stages in life. I widen the market for fashion because I believe our buyer demographic can vary more now due to globalization by in large due to social media.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
When looking for a mentor, you have to be intentional about who is doing what you feel you want to be doing. Reach out unashamedly, and cordially. And if they say no, look for someone else who will listen to your story. It’s kind of like dating.
Pricing:
- $350 for 1hr style consultation with Caleb
- $2500 Exclusive Fashion Excursion w/Caleb(Greenville, SC)
- $2500 Exclusive Fashion Excursion w/ Caleb(Asheville, NC)
- $3500 Exclusive Fashion Excursion w/ Caleb(Miami, FL )
- $6500 Exclusive Fashion Excursion w/ Caleb(San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷)
Contact Info:
- Email: caleb080@gmail.com
- Website: www.callcaleb.com
- Instagram: @caleb_owolabi_
Image Credits
Keyan Riddick
Michael Sundburg
Leslie Frempong
Briana Fisher
Brynn Burton
Zach Gallman
Sarah Sayour
Brooke Darby
Juliet Aimee Packer
Laura lund
