Sewing Like A Man, Substance Abuse to Fashion Design: The Journey of Brian Chavez

In this episode of The Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Brian Chavez, a fashion designer specializing in denim and embroidery. They discuss a variety of topics including substance abuse, working as a straight man in a female-dominated field, and Brian's journey to finding his purpose in life. Brian also shares insights into his work as a lead tailor at Levi Strauss' Beverly Hills and his own line of clothing under the name Master and Naif.

Synopsis: Brian Chavez is a Los Angeles-based fashion designer who has made a name for himself in the industry with his expertise in denim and embroidery. As the lead tailor at Levi's Beverly Hills, he creates unique and personalized embroidered garments. In addition, he has his own clothing line called https://master-naif.com/, which features reimagined upcycled vintage clothing and graphic tees. His clientele includes some of the top celebrities in LA.

Today, Brian is a respected fashion designer who believes that his past struggles have shaped him into the person he is today. He is grateful for the pain and challenges he faced because they helped him discover his true calling.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

[00:00:37] Stereotypes in the fashion industry.

[00:04:09] Instagram connections in networking.

[00:08:15] Acting for dating opportunities.

[00:13:22] Finding a mentor in fashion.

[00:17:28] Fashion industry toxicity.

[00:23:10] Levi's requires 12-13 machines.

[00:26:35] Falling in love with denim.

[00:30:53] Halloween costumes and traditions.

[00:34:53] High school fashion and assumptions.

[00:39:04] Dressing to Impress.

[00:43:50] Cheating death twice.

[00:48:23] Motorcycle accident and survival.

[00:52:21] Unique cane from a motorcycle accident.

[00:56:49] Shutdown of Promenade store.

[01:01:09] Metro accident and aftermath.

[01:05:21] Help from a stranger.

[01:09:27] Motorcycle accident and recovery.

[01:14:43] Overcoming addiction.

[01:19:00] Unique Japanese-inspired clothing.

If you have questions/comments/topic ideas, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

Brian Chavez's Socials

• ⁠⁠https://master-naif.com/
• ⁠https://www.instagram.com/st.selvedge/

Omarr Cantu Socials - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/omarrcantustory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Lurning Man Podcast with Omarr Cantu website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelurningman.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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