Quintin Lamarr: The evolution of a celebrity wardrobe stylist; fashion, business endeavors and leaving behind a promising legacy
- Greg Lewis
- Aug 1
- 4 min read
Written by: Greg Lewis
Published on August 1, 2025, 3:30p.m. EST
Quintin Lamarr Smith (30) is an established American fashion stylist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Smith has relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he has built a prominent career in fashion styling and creative directing.
Smith grew up not too far from Chicago, Illinois and was prone to a lot of violence and crime growing up. However, Smith knew that he was destined for greatness and later discovered his unique talent for fashion and style.
“I’ve always had a thing for clothes. I was the kid that was always well dressed and put together. Fresh haircut every week, nails clipped, polo ironed, pants pressed, etc. My mother is a Virgo, and she was big on presentation and my dad was a fashion guru.”
“It’s almost like I was born into it. It wasn’t until I was 20-years-old when I pulled clothes for the first time. For my 20th birthday I wanted to have an all-white party, so I put together a photoshoot with my cousin and my best friend.”
“My cousin Chrissy owned a boutique at the time and loaned me pieces for the shoot. That was my first pull andstyling session ever. After that I worked in that same boutique as an associate, then became a stylist at Akira. Once all the hotties started coming to me for their club outfits, I knew I was on to something.”
Q. You’ve worked with several celebrity clients including Bambi from L&HHA, TV Host Egypt Sherrod and T.I and Tiny’s daughter Heiress Harris just to name a few. Tell us, how do you manage to establish and maintain relationships with A-List clients?
“Honestly the key is to be yourself and always be professional. I’m naturally a pleasant person and I show up and show out for every client. I go above and beyond to ensure that the job is done and done correctly. The harder you work the better you get. Eventually you don’t even realize that you've worked with this person or that person it’s just part of my life at this point.”
Q. You’re the stylist for female rapper, Sukihana. Tell us, how did this business duo start and how has that experience been for you?
“Funny enough Suki was searching for a stylist and made a post on Instagram. People kept tagging me, but they were also tagging my cousin who’s a dope ass designer (inkjet closet).”
“Suki chose to work with him first but he doesn’t style and so he reached out to me to do the gig.”
“I reached out to her to let her know that I’m a stylist and we collab often to create unique designs and boom as they say the rest is history!”
“We had a lot of fun in the earlier days; she would call me up to do a shoot late at night or something random and I was always down.”
“We naturally built a strong bond and now that’s my sister for life.”
Q. How would you describe your personal style?
“Clean…. very clean and put together. I’m from the Midwest so I tend to match often or over accessorize the simplest looks. I can be bold and colorful but as I am getting older, I’m entering a more confident and sexier phase.”
Q. Taking a closer look into your career and the evolution over the past 30 years, what has been the most valuable lesson that you’ve learned as a fashion stylist and entrepreneur?
“That everything comes back around and nothing is ever a mistake. I’m a Leo so I can be dramatic when things don’t go the way I planned or envision them, but redirection should never be mistaken as failure. Everything happens for a reason, and I am a walking testament to the power of God and resilience.”
“I can do anything I put my mind to.”
“Manifestation is real,” he continued.
Q. What are some common misconceptions about you?
“People think I’m bougie or super stuck up based on my pictures and the work I put out but I’m ghetto as hell in real life. People also think I’m always super-duper confident, when I’m really shy and timid until I’m comfortable or I’m upset!”
Q. How do you manage to help clients build a versatile yet functional wardrobe?
“Fashion and functionality don’t always go hand in hand. I love to push my clients out of their comfort zone. I’m not a yes man and I’ll never tell you what you want to hear.”
“I’m around to elevate and make sure my clients create moments. I can’t see that through by playing safe. I always encourage my clients to do the unexpected and challenge themselves.”
Q. What are some common challenges you face when styling clients?
“Them seeking approval from others…. Trust your stylist, you hired me for a reason. I am the professional and you are the muse… let me do my thing it’ll be great I promise.”
Q. On Saturday, August 2, 2025, you are having the Q Gala celebrating 30 years of fabulous. Tell us, what are you most excited about leading up to the day of the event?
“I am extremely excited to see everyone dressed up and how they each interpret the theme.”
Q. In regard to your business and brand…. what do you want your legacy to be?
“That’s a great question.”
“I want to be seen as an icon for my generation, a rule breaker, a young visionary and a mogul. Someone who wasn’t afraid to push the envelope and challenge the ideas of what success can look like and how you don’t have to come from a certain background to achieve it. Anything is possible.”
“If you can visualize something and you can see it in your mind, go for it!”
“That means it’s a gift from God and it’ll be a disservice to the creator not to bring it to life.”