Insider: Atiba Newsome Shows Some Edge
Styling since the age of 12 in Gucci sneakers and gold caps, at a young age Atiba Newsome found his fashion inspiration from music videos and a Brooklyn group called the ‘Lo-Lifes.’ He realized at an early age that dressing nice got him a lot of attention and opened a lot of doors, one of which lead him to celebrity stylist June Ambrose and her team, The Mode Squad.
Due to his two suspension from his transit job, one of his best friends introduced him to The Mode Squad to keep his time occupied. His time and pockets were filled during those two weeks. After Atiba made $750 off his first paid styling gig with the squad he never looked back. With a now extensive list of celebrity clientele, Atiba put an edge into the industry that was never before seen.
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