Stylist Redefines Authenticity

Kati Cotton Eater

Namibian stylist Kati Cotton Eater is making waves in the industry with his unmatched style and innovative approach.

With five years of experience, he has rapidly grown and become a prominent figure in the world of fashion.

In a recent interview with unwrap.online Kati Cotton Eater shared his journey, plans for the future, and words of wisdom for aspiring stylists.

Reflecting on his growth over the years, he acknowledged that he didn’t anticipate his rapid rise in the fashion world.

“I started styling in 2019, and now we’re in 2023 – five years of experience in the game.

“I would say I’ve grown tremendously, and I didn’t see it coming. I’ve been growing every day by basically believing in myself and trusting the process by not questioning my purpose as a fashion stylist.”

Kati Cotton Eater emphasised the importance of staying true to oneself and letting one’s work speak for itself.

“Allow your work to speak for you, and that’s it,” he says.

He says his plan has always been to give Namibian artists a star presence, which he believes enhances their value and impact.

He says he has noticed a lack of star quality among local musicians and decided to bridge the gap by working closely with artists, teaching them how to captivate audiences.

“The influence is really picking up, and a lot of artists want to work with me,” he said.

Kati Cotton Eater revealed his intention to continuously evolve his style and push boundaries.

“The style must evolve at all times, and I’m definitely gearing up to come up with something extraordinary, unique, and overflowing.”

While keeping some of his upcoming projects confidential, he said: “For now, I’ll let some plans stay in the closet. My portfolio has upgraded to another level. Wait till everything is unveiled.”

Kati Cotton Eater believes he has inspired others in the industry, and sees this as a positive development.

He expressed his desire to create a culture in which authenticity and self-expression thrive.

“We see confidence in artists looking fresh in music videos, shows and in public, etc. It becomes a lifestyle, an addiction.

“That’s why you find content creators telling stories through pictures.”

He emphasised his unique perspective, saying: “No one can do it like me, and that’s a fact. But hopefully, in the future, there will be people doing it better and bigger.

“The thing is, it’s a God-given gift. The eye I have to coordinate these outfits is definitely different.”

The stylist said he plans to dish up flamboyant content that showcases Namibian celebrities at their best.

“I’ll be serving you guys with flamboyant content on high rotation that will showcase most of your favourite artists on their highest point as Namibian celebrities.”

He also announced an upcoming international collaboration with Canpeprey from Spain. He will introduce a streetwear collection, titled ‘I Can Never Lie to You’.”

He promised exciting transformations.

“Just expect a lot of artists being turned into superstars,” he said.

Kati Cotton Eater said image consultants play a pivotal role in creating impactful visuals.

He advised every artist to seek the guidance of an image consultant to refine their public image.

“Without an image consultant, there’s no proper visuals. We as stylists play a big role.”

– unWrap.online

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