We had the good fortune of connecting with Shay Sutton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shay, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
I’m a risk taker and I don’t believe in waiting on others to present me with an opportunity. When I know there is something I want for my life or career in general, I will learn all I can to get to the next level or create my own opportunities. I did this with my clothing line, my fashion week and my magazine.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
When I first started my clothing brand it was for the love of poetry. More like poetry in motion. I noticed that my best work comes from my pain. I later in life took a different direction and turned my brand in to a mission for domestic violence awareness. Some people ask how does that translate in my garments and I tell them that when you are a victim of abuse your power is stripped. My brand is designed to give women or men back that sense of power. My brand is designed based on my subjects personality. The last two collections were modeled after my two male signature models; Tré Addison and Marquis Jarrard.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m just now getting to explore the city and its full potential with my boyfriend Toney. Before him, I didn’t really take the time out to see the sights and hang out around the city as much as I would have liked to. My new favorite spot though is Old 4th Ward. He took me there recently to see the area and then again to shoot and I absolutely love the scenery. Since my friends are like me, I know this is something they would appreciate. I’m also pescatarian so when it comes to food I’m super picky, I could not help them there but I would suggest the Buckhead area. There are some nice eateries there for sure!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my entire team. Without them, it would have been much harder to achieve the goals I have so far.

Website: www.scripted1.us
Instagram: scripted1clothingline
Facebook: scripted1

Image Credits
hgreaves PHOTOGRAPHY Dymentional Photo

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