We recently connected with Justin Haynes and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Justin, thanks for joining us today. Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken.

The biggest risk I’ve had to take in this career of fashion was, STARTING!!! I left my 8 figure salary…. With 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick days, 50 comp days, and my 401k to start a childhood dream.
I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer in the 8th grade.

I started from zero, with no customers, to currently being a International Fashion Brand in multiple fashion magazines.

I took a risk and it turned out well.
Thankful to God

Justin, 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?

The international designer and tailor, Justin Haynes of Jus10H, and the newly launched ONYX Inc., has blossomed into a must-see fashion sensation. His vibrant tones and colors, elegant patchwork, and classic vibe, have graced fashion runways, worldwide. Milan Fashion Week, Apsara Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, and Asia Fashion Week are just merely a few honorable mentions from Haynes’ extensive resume.
Coming from a small city (Springfield, MA), it was unusual for him to leave a job that offered stability, to pursue a childhood dream. Over the past thirteen years, Justin Haynes has experienced many firsts and succeeded in placing his small hometown on the map. Justin is the first, and only designer, to hold a casting call at Enfield Square Mall in Enfield, CT. He is the first designer to showcase his fashion at Springfield City Hall. Justin is the first from the Springfield area to showcase at Paris Fashion Week (held at the Eiffel Tower), New York Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, and Miami Fashion Week. And he is the first designer from the Springfield Area to dress an actress, Briana Roy from Disney’s Raven’s Home. Early this year, Justin had the honor of hosting a motivational session with a world-renowned costume designer, and native of His hometown, Ruth Carter. Justin was also given the exclusives honor of becoming a training partner with the fashion industry in Ukraine, has been named a CFDA designer (Council of Fashion Designer Association) and named a designer on BFA (British Fashion Council)

Thinking back on the past several years, the question in Justin’s mind has shifted from “would people wear my garments” to “when is your flight to Paris,” and yet, he has remained true to his mission of “Bringing Fashion to Your Everyday Life.’ With each garment, customers, fashion enthusiasts, and onlookers alike get to see a little piece of Justin’s heart.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

Building an audience takes work and consistency! Good quality content will always win in this industry. You have to care what you post! You also have to post what your customers can view in real time. You can’t post a wonderful product and present an awful construction in person. It all has to match

Consistency is KEY!!
Presentation is EVERYTHING!!!

What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?

The best source for gaining new clientele has been recurring clients and their wonderful feedback and post on social media! I’ve always believed that when you do good work… customers will find you.. you don’t have to find them. I’ve also learned that every customer isn’t ment for me to dress, and I’m ok with who’s for me

Contact Info:

• Website: www.JUS10H.Com
• Instagram: @theofficialjus10H
• Facebook: Justin Haynes
• Twitter: @theofficialjus10H
• Youtube: JUS10H

Image Credits
Photographer: Scott Parker Lead Beauty Artist: Sassy Smith Hair (Instyle Vogue, Cosmopolitan): Chinx & Kelly Vanity Fair: Rebecca Grimes Models: Brooklyn Sinclair, Vanessa Carlson, Shanice Ibrahim, Tyler McMillian Designer/Tailor: Justin Haynes of JUS10H