We recently connected with Trenez Scott and have shared our conversation below.

Trenez , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

Building a notable name in the fashion industry has become a profound goal of mine, and I am still working hard to achieve that. I  do not own a playbook or guide on how to navigate this path as a fashion stylist. Most importantly, how would I get others to take my passion as seriously as I envision emerging into the industry?

In 2020, I moved to Atlanta from Mississippi. I learned later that moving was the first risk of many risks ahead. During this time, I had no clue that moving would be the beginning of many doors to opening, but I looked forward to others finally being able to see what I had known the entire time, which is, I have a gift.

First, upon arriving in Atlanta, I had to redirect my focus and get a job. At that time, styling was not a priority, but  I planned to get back into styling once I started working and things became more stable. Once I began working, I took a risk by presenting myself as a new stylist in Atlanta with business cards to anyone and every notable talent that stepped foot into the store. I was starving for success, but this still was not enough. (At least not for what I wanted to achieve.)

In less than a year, I decided to quit my full-time job with benefits to gain what I desired all alonge. One day,  I sat down and planned a photoshoot. I took my own money and invested it into what I felt was important. I encourage upcoming stylists to display their talent and what separates them from the next stylist with a portfolio. Life is about taking a risk with the hope of achieving success. Does it always work out? Absolutely Not! But it does create tenacity and determination, which drives you to take your next risk. Upon taking the step to invest in myself, my career has been thriving ever since.

Trenez , 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?

Born and raised in Farmhaven, Mississippi. As a young black male growing up nowhere near the city, I took his imagination and turned it into a reality through disposable cameras, creating style boards, and admiring my mother’s fashion over the years. My mom always showcased herself effortlessly with simple, memorable beauty. My mom impacted my love for fashion and the power of looking great.

It has always been a passion of mine to make people feel their best and to create a space to evolve. In 2020, I decided it was time to present the plans for providing a service and a business that I believed in. Now I feel it’s safe to say that I have created a body of work that showcases an attention to detail, impeccably tailoring, and the essence of true fashion. Originally focused on women, I have now expanded by working closely with menswear. I do not want to rush the process, as I believe that each look I create for my clients is a process of decisions that ultimately tells a story  in the form of fashion. The standard for my work is to  be iconic and memorable, and each time I step into the ring with a new project I strive to meet that standard.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

Once I realized that styling was not always as glamorous as it seemed, I took time to understand my strengths and weaknesses. The fashion industry can be brutal and demanding of time, energy and creativity. In the beginning, I wish I had known of more showrooms that were accessible for budding stylists. The industry is very selective especially when it comes to loaning looks for non-high-profile clients. Even though I did not have the best resources when finding clothing for spec shoots, I learned how to use what was accessible and make it the best fashion look I could. I started speaking with designers whose work I admired. It’s not always that you will get a response, but I am a true believer that it only takes one “yes” to ignore a fire on the Indies of you and pushes you to perform.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

There comes a time in our lives when you do appreciate positive feedback from your viewers to share their admiration for you as a person and the love they have for the talent you possess. I struggle with this on a daily if I am transparent. As a stylist, ultimately the final work is what everyone sees, and even then, you are not always going to get the response you want or a response at all. Many hours are put into researching innovative looks, traveling to stores and showrooms, doing in-person fittings with your client, and more, is all incorporated in each styled look. My mom is the one person I am constantly explaining the hard work and dedication it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and fashion stylist. As I have evolve and become recognized on a broader audience, the demand to meet higher expectations requires longer hours and dedication to compete with yourself and less with others.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.trenezscott.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treneztheceo/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrenezJS/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UOcC4R99GRDN_wAHyZxKw

Image Credits
Photographers: Allen Cooley / Dalvin Adams