Fashion for him is more than academics
even as Stephen Lotha recalls how he was fascinated by beautiful things from
his childhood. He simultaneously started sketching gowns at a tender age of 9 and
engrossed himself in fashion magazines.
As the conversation begins, he confesses
“I love beautiful things, Marilyn Monroe, beautiful shoes etc” although when
asked, if becoming a Stylist had always been his ambition, he was quick to say,
“I wanted to be a star, flashbulbs, autographs and all, but it would have been
scary if I had a sense of direction; it would have been dreadful if I grew up
knowing everything, but yes, I was sure I wanted to be on TV or something like
that.”
Talking of his childhood, he simply
states, “I was a regular kid growing up; others wouldn’t agree because I was
flamboyant, expressive and cheeky and with a single mother for a parent.” “It’s
probably because my life as a kid was never rosy that it inspired me to be hungry
for all things beautiful…because I knew there exists a world of fantasy out
there”, he says.
So what does a Stylist really do? And he
explains that a stylist puts together a look, from head to toe. In his words, it’s
been a good 3 years now since he started working as a Freelance Stylist but
still, with that enthusiasm, he adds “it feels like I have just started.” “I
don’t feel that I have nailed it yet, but to be at a good place anywhere it is
essential to be madly passionate and love what you do, love who you are”, he
says.
He considers himself fortunate enough to
have worked at Wills Fashion Week for three seasons as a stylist, and also
having done Ad Campaigns for renowned brands like Adidas, Polo, Nestle, Honda,
Yamaha among others. To add to his thriving career, the lively youth also has
to his credit, a cover shoot with an International Sportswear Magazine. No wonder
then, that he has worked with one of the best photographers in the industry.
But to all these credentials, he gracefully says “I am so thankful for every
minute”.
For him, the most challenging aspect of
being a Stylist is to think beyond- “it’s a competitive place out here, so
whether you are having a bad hair day or splitting headache you need to
perform.” But then, he insists on trying to enjoy every minute of what he is doing
and that, he says, gets him through.
When asked to share the most enriching
experience in his profession, he expresses “I loved my stint at India fashion
week, the energy, the madness, the glamour and every single second of
everything.”
As he pulled on in his career with the fascination
to be on TV, he also says, “I knew it from then that none of my uncles or
aunties who are working in offices will ever get where I want to, so I knew
that I have to take the other road and I did. I always thought I was great, the
best and that belief is what pushed me.”
Indeed, the belief in oneself is so
direly important to get people where they dream to be. Towards this end, he
leaves with a message that goes- “This is to all kids who want to do different things
in life, if you have a crazy dream, if there is a voice inside you telling you
that you might be able to do something, maybe a James Cameron, Oscar de la
Renta, or Yuri Gagarin, or Steve Jobs or anything there is, listen to that
voice, keep praying, keep believing, keep at it, keep fighting, your dreams are
yours if you would just stand up for yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you
nothing because you are your own hero in this crazy world. Every dream starts
somewhere; mine started in a small dingy room in a small town tucked in
nothingness.”
With this, the lively 27 year old, who also
loves writing and reading up everything on celebrities from Snooki to Kate
Middleton, closes with a future plan to start his own clothing line, “a crazy
one”, he insists.
And for one last question, when asked if
he plans to come home in the near future, he reflectively says, “I’ll never be
far away from home, that’s all I can say. My hometown is my blessing”.
Hi.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this article.
I am a Lotha too and felt nice to read about him. Keep up the good work Stephen!!!
Regards,
http://nokik.blogspot.com
Hey,
ReplyDeletethanks....yeah, always think about adding pics....end up busy and it's still pending...will do soon :)
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