Jimmie Gait: Gospel artiste

Crystal Okusa

My style is…

Fitting and sporty, the combination complements my physique.

Has your style changed much since you became an artiste?

Back then I liked wearing a lot of semi-casual outfits but now I lean more towards the sporty look. Although I have maintained the fitting do, I try to go with the trends.

Do you have a stylist?

Not really but I have someone who understands my style and provides me with appropriate outfits.

What fashion rule do you stand by?

I like being uniquely stylish, then fashion can follow later.

The staple items in my wardrobe…

Include a lot of jeans and snickers; I prefer wearing them most of the time.

Which female celebrity in the industry dresses well?

I like Manundu Kambua’s look, it’s very decent and stylish. She understands what works for her and pulls it off well.

Restrict my dressing to the audience I am performing for, because I like making a connection to those am performing for.

To groom I …

Like getting a clean shave but leave a little beard. I also work out and go for regular manicure and pedicure. I love looking good on a daily basis, I don’t compromise that at any cost.

Do you use make up?

Only when am shooting a video, otherwise on an ordinary day it would be feminine.

For a date, I would dress my ideal partner in…

A fitting outfit, that oozes style. That’s what I want to see in my girl.

Fashion no-no for me…

Is the indecisive look on most people, they are not sure if they are going all baggy or fitting. It just turns me off and doesn’t look good at all.

Would you rewind socks?

Never. I am a clean guy and I can’t even stand to see a speck of dust on my shoes. It makes me so uncomfortable.

Catch me dead wearing…

Suits from local fundi — they are too common and unstylish. I am an artiste and I prefer looking unique.

I like dressing and emphasizing on…

My feet, I like expensive, stylish, good leather shoes.

Style tip?

Get to know what makes you look best and establish your own style.