We were lucky to catch up with Edward Wallace recently and have shared our conversation below.
Edward, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
Hello My Name is Edward Eliesya J Wallace. I am originally from Brooklyn NY. Born to a Model Mom that graced the runway and front pages of magazines in the 70’s in NY. You could say my love of Fashion and Modeling was inherited.
I first new I wanted to pursue a creative path in 8th Grade. I was raised in the south, NC, but I went home to NY every summer after we moved. I had my favorite ripped up Levi’s from NC and my fairly worn Louis Vuitton sweatsuit from NY. I loved them both but they were falling apart. I took the LV Monogrammed part and put them in the rips and holes of my favorite Levis. The pants were an instant fashion success.
I kept making clothes through the years that all sold but mostly to friends. Life was good but it had its rough parts. Being different, being from NY growing up in NC was not easy. Especially living in Southern Pines where the law does not reflect the needs of the people.
I moved to Fayetteville NC and began to model and grow my business EliesyaJ’sBoutique and Mafanikio African Goods Store. My first Model gig
I was asked to portray the singing guy from Coming To America at a Celebrity Hair Battle & Show for Nikki Minaj’s Celebrity Hair Stylist Terrance Davidson and The Bad Boyz and Galz of Glam Tour.
My outfit I ordered never came and I would up making my own suit. That suit and me was introduced by my the mentor to a Sold Out Crown at The Crown Coliseum with Celebs like Marcus Doss and the like. It was my introduction to the World As Model & Fashion Designer. My career has taken off. I am now Fashion Designer for Big Name Actors, Models, Rappers (Bougie Trouble – ATL) and more! Killing Runways and Fashion Shows Worldwide.
Edward, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Hello My Name is Edward Eliesya J Wallace. I am originally from Brooklyn NY. Born to a Model Mom that graced the runway and front pages of magazines in the 70’s in NY. You could say my love of Fashion and Modeling was inherited.
The Brand Edward Eliesya solves the question “What Am I Going To Wear?” Red Carpet Event, Hosting, Gala, Birthday, Special Occasion Attire and much more! I can create for whatever your occasion and event.
The Brand Edward Eliesya is A One of A Kind Experience where Your Dreams Are Brought To Reality!! Get Your Celebrity Custom Made Outfit Today!! I am accepting clients. I offer timeless custom garments . From Suits, Dresses, Accessories, African Attire and so much more! We are not slowing down. My motto, Be Good or Be Good At It!
I am most proud of designing for New Up and Coming talent, Tyler Perry & SAG AFTRA Actor, Brent Gaskins and his character Ambrosius Vampere on TV & , Atls Hottest Rapper Bougie Trouble (Alexis Hill) and Atls Hottest Model Ashley Shephard ( Queen Ashley) and Modeling for Terrance Davidson Nikki Minaj’s Iconic Hairstylist. Also hosting interviews on The Red Carpet at Atls Hottest Awards for my Agency The Lyngale Agency (TLA).
Find Me on IG @edwardeiesya – Fashion Designer @blaque_porcelain – Model
Mafanikio African Goods Store @mafanikio_ags
Luxurye Locs Hair Extensions @luxuryelocs
Also Find me on Season 2 of STARZ PValley Acting! And in Hair-In-Motion Magazine as Featured Stylist, Farbe Magazine As featured Designer, Entrepreneur and Shoutout AtL as All 4.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
For me the most rewarding thing to happen as a Creative and Designer is people that acknowledge and love my work and they ask and buy it worldwide. I love my customers, supporters, fans, and Followers.
: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
I definitely have a Goal to this Mission. To be a highly paid traveling Celebrity Designer and Hairstylist. I am in Natural Hair School and soon to graduate. I will be doing Head To Toe Looks from the Hair to the Make-Up and The Wardrobe. A One Stop Shop For Celebrities.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://eliesya69.wixsite.com/mysite
- Instagram: @edwardeliesya
- Facebook: facebook.com/edwardwallace71876
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardwallace11
- Twitter: @BlaqueOwned09
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/eliesya718
- Other: https://linkme.global/edwardeliesya IG: @blaque_porcelain @mafanikio_ags @luxuryelocs
Image Credits
Myself: Edward Eliesya J Wallace Dennis George Photography