Today we’d like to introduce you to Quandell Wright.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am from Detroit, MI, and I have roots deeply embedded in the sleek style and rich culture the city embodies.
My passion for fashion started at a young age. Being raised in Detroit, a fashion-forward city that is known for trendsetting was no easy task for me as a child coming from an impoverished background. Because of my wardrobe, being bullied became a norm, and this help sparked a fire within, that inspired me to pursue fashion and not just any fashion. I desired to create quality. I was deprived of name-brand clothing coming up, therefore, when my mom was able to buy my brother and me matching Guess outfits, I nearly wore it every day and promised myself that I would someday make, create and sell a high-end yet versatile brand.
I began doing just that, I used my hurt to fuel my passion, drive, and ambition to create a platform, company, brand, a legacy tied to a story that will positively impact generations to come. I stitched my first piece of fabric to a pair of jeans when I was 13 and from that point on my love for the craft grew. I’d always been creative, now it was time to execute and manifest my vision.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a smooth road for me at all, my journey has been very rocky along the way. My main struggle was balance, it was at a point in my career where I focused on nothing but the brand. I didn’t tend to my family like I should and that caused a lot of negative energy and misunderstandings in the home. I didn’t want to lose focus and I felt like fashion was starting not to be for me and that really got to me. I had to learn how balance everything, create and control a steady pace, and still stay consist at the same. Learn how to balance people.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a fashion designer that specializes in sewing, creator director, & product developer. I’m known for the pieces I’ve created for my Bandana capsule collection and my WPH AMORE handbags.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
To stay consist, be in love with what you do, love yourself, stay passionate, stay committed, it’s okay to fail but not okay to quit, and smile more.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@williampalmercollection.com
- Website: www.williampalmerhomme.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/qxwilliampalmer / www.instagram.com/williampalmerhomme
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/quandellhwright
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/wpalmerhomme
Image Credits
Allante Jackson
Jimmy Goldfingers
Serfim Mazurs
Teniece Carolyn
