Ayo Shittu and Cindy Crawford |
LA Libertad: Where were you born?
Ayo: I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
LA Libertad: Where do you currently reside?
Ayo: I live upstate, near Middletown, [New York].
LA Libertad: What do you love most about your work?
Ayo: I love to bring my designs to life by matching them with the entertainer/model who gives the right vibe.
LA Libertad: What talents or hobbies do you have?
Ayo: I love any type of craft work. I keep busy with my hands.
LA Libertad: What inspires you?
Ayo: I am inspired by successful people who make it from nothing. I like to read rags-to-riches stories.
LA Libertad: What is the hardest part of your job?
Ayo: It is challenging to work with "rock star" attitudes. When people do not cooperate or give you a hard time during a photo shoot, things just become more difficult than they ought to be.
LA Libertad: What foreign languages, if any, do you read, write, and/or speak?
Ayo: I can read and write English fluently, and Spanish semi-fluently.
LA Libertad: Where have you traveled?
Ayo: I have been to Africa, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Arizona, and several parts of Texas.
LA Libertad: What are your career goals?
Ayo: My immediate goals are to continue displaying my couture designs and to eventually style celebrities for music videos or premieres.
LA Libertad: What projects are you working on?
Ayo: I am working on FashionWeek presentations for the public and media.
LA Libertad: What upcoming events, if any, do you intend to participate in?
Ayo: I have many offers that I am currently scheduling. Will let you know soon!
LA Libertad: What links you would like to share?
Ayo: Please Google "Ayo Shittu."
LA Libertad: After Googling "Ayo Shittu fashion," we recommend the following]:
www.modelmayhem.com/AyoShittu
www.linkedin.com/pub/ayo-shittu/27/7b5/918
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2RPg9RrgrA
www.bronzemagonline.com/fur-designer-ayo-shittu-opens-up-about-urban-chic-fashion
LA Libertad: What else, if anything, would you like to tell our readers?
Ayo: My work is like none other, watch out!
Interview by Libertad Green
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