Ep 139: Model, Author & Body Positive Activist Kelvin Davis on Being a Modern Gentleman in Fashion

BlackNFashion With Lenese Calleea

I had the wonderful opportunity of talking with model, author and body positive activist Kelvin Davis. Kelvin and I got into the origin of his calling to become the author of his book, Notoriously Dapper: How to be a modern gentleman with manners, style and body confidence and much more! Kelvin is one of the first Big & Tall style influencers and the first Black big & tall model for GAP and Target. Now, he is on a mission to inspire others to embrace who they are by encouraging self love and body positivity. Kelvin started his blog, Notoriously Dapper, after a shopping trip that unfortunately left a bad taste in his mouth. Ever since then, he vowed to himself to never feel insecure or ashamed of his size again. Kelvin continues to spread his positivity through his NAACP Image Award nominated book Notoriously Dapper: How to be A Modern Gentleman. This book, published in 2017, is the ultimate guide on how to become the whole package. Kelvin continues to break modeling standards and push the fashion industry to be more inclusive of all body types, genders and races. He lives this message in his daily life, inspiring everyone worldwide to simply love themselves by finding and embracing their beauty within. You can follow Kelvin on all his socials: Instagram: @kelvindavis TikTok: @notoriouslydapper Facebook: Notoriously Dapper Website: NotoriouslyDapper.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A word from our Sponsors: Demeanor by Tiara Alexandria® is a black-owned, woman-founded contemporary womenswear brand that provides cocktail attire and elevated capsule pieces to the modern day hyper-feminine alpha woman. We are known for juxtaposing sensuality with sophistication and delivering high-quality fashion pieces at an attainable price point. When you are looking to elevate or refine your personal style and brand, let us provide you with high-quality apparel that is ultra-chic and feminine so that you can command every room and represent yourself with the utmost confidence and sophistication. Use code BNF15 for 15% off your first purchase. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I need to make sure you’ve heard of Charmaine Mischel of CM Design Agency. She’s a startup Fashion Brand consultant with 30+ years of experience in the NY Fashion Industry, and she is helping startup Designers to BRAND and LAUNCH like a pro using the proven pre-selling strategy. Go to bit.ly/presell100 to learn how to “POSITION YOUR BRAND FOR SUCCESS WITH PRE-SELLING,” so you can get working capital to fund your production run. You will not want to miss this training if you want your brand to stand apart from the rest. She’s offering a 20% off promo code exclusively for our listeners: CMDAxBNFP. Plus her Label Launch Checklist is included so you can map out your LAUNCH with clarity from DAY 1. POSITION YOUR BRAND FOR SUCCESS WITH PRE-SELLING: bit.ly/presell100 20% Off Promo Code: CMDAxBNFP Website: cmdesignagency.com Social Media: @cmdesignagency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: [e-mail] Join "I am BNF Champaign" by submitting your videos and sharing what being black in fashion means to you. Email: [e-mail] Keep up with me on all social sites! @LeneseCalleea @LC_ApparelConsulting @CalleeaVateinInc @BlackGirlzDesignerClub @BlackNFashionPodcast www.lenesecalleea.com Stay Black! Peace Out! #EducateNCreate