LEE STUART
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Before becoming a big international marketing exec at New Balance, LEE STUART was the very first brand director at streetwear juggernaut Patta. A true curatorial-savant and connector, Lee Stuart's work lives at the intersection of style, music and purpose-first storytelling. Whether he's building legacy-shaping brand campaigns, curating gallery shows, or launching for-us-by-us initiatives - everything Lee touches is grounded in intention. Lee's story serves as an important reminder that viable and fulfilling career paths can start from one's own story, that art and identity...
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ALEX AKUETE
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Cultural strategist, community builder and multi-disciplinary artist Alex Akuete is working tirelessly to create welcoming spaces for art and empowerment - one platform, one collective at a time. Alex takes Dominique into his world - from blueprint days in Nigeria to speedrunning towards an unknown future in Belgium. He then speaks openly about growing up a dreamer, turning hardship into purpose and why real change always starts by making room for others. The duo also discusses grassroots organising, artistic evolution, sustainable design and cultural strategy. Alex shares...
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MARTINE ROSE
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British fashion designer Martine Rose has reshaped menswear and brought her village with her. A true ‘designer’s designer’, she is the force behind the self-titled label proudly worn by Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Neneh Cherry, Timothée Chalamet and A$AP Rocky, to name but a few. Her subcultural silhouettes have influenced everyone from Demna – who called her in during his early Balenciaga years – to mastodons like Nike and Supreme. On this very special episode of The Most, Martine welcomes Dominique into her London studio for a rare, walls-down conversation spanning 20-plus years of...
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GERT VOORJANS
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World-renowned Belgian interior architect and designer Gert Voorjans is a master at crafting daring, expressive spaces, and if you have ever set foot in a Dries Van Noten store, you know his work. Celebrated for his intricate layering of historical and contemporary influences, exceptional use of colour and textures, and a deep understanding of art and psychology in design, Voorjans has shaped homes, flagships and hotels for clients, including Nina Garcia, Joyce Ma, Inge Onsea and Mick Jagger. On this episode, Gert sits down with Dominique Nzeyimana to discuss his foundational years...
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MIISTA / Laura Villasenin
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Laura Villasenin is the founder and creative director of footwear and ready-to-wear label MIISTA. In this special episode, recorded at the MIISTA factory in Galicia, Spain, Laura sits down with Dominique for an extensive talk about the brand’s come-up and vision. She shares the quite revolutionary approach that challenges industry stereotypes and drives her desire to own all stages of the MIISTA supply chain. Growing up along Northern Spain's rugged Atlantic coast, Laura's first visit to London opened up a universe that would eventually lead to launching MIISTA in 2010...
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JUDASSIME
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From a young age, fashion designer, artist and true club kid Judassime knew that surviving environments that weren't made for them would have to become one of their core skills. Discussing the path from the first experiments with makeup to launching their debut collection, Judassime takes us inside their evolution—turning trauma into art and fashion school heartbreak into digital show strategies. With a visceral, otherworldly vision, they built their name from hand-crafting club couture for the Belgian underground to dressing high-profile names like Katy Perry and drag superstar...
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LUC VAN ACKER
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Legendary artist and pioneering music producer Luc Van Acker might have made music history, he doesn't do nostalgia. With a career spanning over four decades, he has instinctively moved between solo projects; bands like Revolting Cocks, Ministry, Front 242, Arbeid Adelt! & many more and offered up cult collabs and genre-bending productions. His fearlessly fun, self-proclaimed 'insane', and experimental M.O. has navigated industry politics and backroom machinations for the longest time, yet he remains ahead of the wave, forever optimistically searching for new sounds. On this episode,...
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ISH AÏT HAMOU
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Award-winning author and filmmaker Ish Aït Hamou sits down with Dominique Nzeyimana to discuss his remarkable debut feature film 'BXL' and the emotional journey behind its creation. Born to Moroccan parents in Belgium, Ish opens up about growing up underneath the towering chimneys of one of Belgium's most infamous factories, carrying the weight of bi-cultural and scholastic expectations and confronting identity crises. He shares his evolution from dancer to TV judge to award-winning writer and now filmmaker, crediting early inspirations from poetry, literature and music in shaping...
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ED TEMPLETON
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American artist & skateboarding hall-of-famer Ed Templeton talks to Dominique Nzeyimana at Tim Van Laere Gallery Antwerp a decade after they first sat down together. As Ed's new show, 'The Sprawl', opens at this esteemed gallery, the pair discuss his unique legacy carved out of skate culture and fine art. In this episode, Ed Templeton discusses the balance between practicality and artistry in building an immersive art show. He explains how honest conversations with Tim Van Laere led to a year of honing his artistic vision for this new expo and what giving people the 'full Templeton...
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NACY FRANCIS
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Prodigy time! Nacy Francis is a rising star in Belgian fashion known for her innovative and empowering sportswear-inspired designs. As a fashion designer with a rich personal heritage, Nacy transmutes her experiences and inspirations into pieces that speak literal volumes. In this episode, Nacy and Dominique explore the intricate paths that led NF to establish her independent namesake label that fuses architectural beauty with street-smart sensibilities. Nacy’s story is rooted in resilience, having harnessed her creative spirit to navigate through personal struggles, including the loss...
info_outlineBefore becoming a big international marketing exec at New Balance, LEE STUART was the very first brand director at streetwear juggernaut Patta.
A true curatorial-savant and connector, Lee Stuart's work lives at the intersection of style, music and purpose-first storytelling. Whether he's building legacy-shaping brand campaigns, curating gallery shows, or launching for-us-by-us initiatives - everything Lee touches is grounded in intention.
Lee's story serves as an important reminder that viable and fulfilling career paths can start from one's own story, that art and identity are scalable, and that they can be used in beautiful, impactful ways.
Join Lee and Dominique Nzeyimana as they dive deep into Lee's fascinating journey, beginning with his upbringing as the youngest of ten in a Curaçaoan Dutch family. Lee's teenage years were infused with creativity and strong influences from hip-hop culture, which shaped his unique perspective on style and self-expression.
Lee discusses the road that led to his tenure at the legendary streetwear brand Patta, where he was able to put his deep love for the company and its mission to work. We discuss some of his contributions, including community-centred campaigns and culturally relevant marketing initiatives that elevated the brand's voice in an often unforgiving landscape. Lee's passion for purpose-led storytelling comes through as he recounts pivotal projects that highlighted Patta's true core as a black-owned brand and a platform for change, pushing against industry norms.
Transitioning into his current role at New Balance, Lee reveals how he applies lessons learned throughout his career and the importance of purposeful brand storytelling. He has shifted the focus of New Balance's lifestyle campaigns to reflect a richer cultural narrative that truly resonates.
Throughout the conversation, Lee maintains a vulnerable yet powerful stance, revealing some of the challenges he faced while navigating personal loss and the evolving demands of his professional life.
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