Fashion || "Break of Dawn" Evolution of Dawn Richard (Interview)

Fashion || "Break of Dawn" Evolution of Dawn Richard (Interview)

Recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dawn Richard, one-third of the Diddy-Dirty Money, trio for the Winter 2010 Issue of FEARLESS Magazine.

Excerpt:
Bold, graceful, and humble. Dawn Richard’s journey in the music industry can be described as fantasy whirlwind playing out before the eyes of her fans and followers. Dawn was signed with Bad Boy Entertainment as one of Sean Combs’ selected group members for Danity Kane after several tumultuous seasons of Making the Band and is now a key member of Dirty Money. After several years of a rumored solo album and her gradual evolution into an industry style leader, Dawn’s time has finally come.

Jen Prudhome: Through the years we’ve seen your hair long and straight, long and curly, to the now ultra fabulous short cut you’re wearing.

Dawn Richard: The cut is very unique and it compliments my style. What you’ve seen me do in the past has all contributed to my look but I do think when you’re a part of a group, you have to respect what the brand is.
Dirty Money brought the short cut and it’s definitely more me than before.
I’m coming into my own and I cannot wait to see myself evolve.
I’m in a relationship with fashion.

JP: What does it mean for you to be in a relationship with fashion?

DR: I’ve always been a fan of fashion. I’m a big fan of androgyny; I love androgynous looks!
I’m fan of menswear and designers like Chloe, Rick Owens, and Alexander Wang.
When people saw me with Dirty Money they were saying “Dawn looks so different” but what they don’t understand is it’s very me. When you get into this business you don’t always get to do things your way at first. It’s what you plan on, but that’s not the reality of this business. The more work I do, the more shoots I plan, the more say I get to have.
That’s why the fashion gets better and better.

People in this industry only see beauty one way and it’s exciting to push everyone to see it in a different light.

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Diddy-Dirty Money album “Last Train to Paris” is in stores.
Released on December 14, 2010 by Bad Boy Entertainment/Interscope.

PHOTO CREDITS | Fur Shoulder Piece: Delise'Ana

Jewelry: Lucratif Street & Bullets & Bows

Stylist: Keisa Sullivan; Assistant Stylist: Ugo Mozié

Photographer: David Heisler

Hair: Diana Lomelin; Makeup: Heath Chanel

Pictured: Dawn Richard's Mixtape promo image for "A Tell Tale Heart"

via: TheFearlessMag