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FALL TRANSITION OUTFITS AND TIPS

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New + Cool

Atomic-era prints and pieces

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Fashion

Tips for transitioning to fall

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Built in Style Bottled water alternatives

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Fitness

Boxing days

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CUE Kids

Costumes that go “boo!”

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Home

A revamped French Quarter home

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CUE Tips

The Lower 9th Ward’s newest shop

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Lusterphile Natural hair in New Orleans

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Where + Wear Calvin Johnson Jr.’s Voodoo Fest style ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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Editor’s Letter

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THIS IS A TOUGH TIME OF YEAR, CLOTHING-WISE. Tradition mandates we store our seersucker and whites — but it’s still hot outside, so what ensues is a kind of fall drag: a performance of cold weather-appropriate clothing rather than the actual thing.

I’m guilty of wearing jeans and cardigans not because it’s chilly, but because I feel like it should be. This month’s fashion spread (p. 23) suggests key pieces to ease the wardrobe transition, but its advice can be distilled to just a few words: Wear breezy pieces in dark colors and switch out sandals for ankle boots.

When you consider Louisiana’s meteorological disconnect from the majority of the U.S. (e.g., hotels cranking the air conditioning during New Year’s Eve, a summer and fall bookended by the start and finish of hurricane season), it makes sense that our autumn wardrobes are just our summer

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SHOPPING

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new & cool Pretty in purple

Trixie dress in Lilac Atomic print, $146 at Trashy Diva.

Power up your home and wardrobe with spaceage accessories.

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Woolly bully

Hand-braided hemp and wool rug, $275 at Modern Market.

Paper towns

Atomic wallpaper by Dupenny, $200 per roll at Spruce.

Go for the gold Gold vase, $298 at Eclectic Home.

Brace yourself

Chromatic bangle bracelet

by John Humphries, $100 at Mignon Faget.

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Cat-eye sunglasses by Dita, $550 at St. Charles Vision.

Halei Shaw (Launch Model & Talent) wears a dress in the Lilac Atomic print, $174, and red suede heels, $120, both at Trashy Diva. Hair and makeup

by Jewel Sedgebeer at Mariposa Salon & Spa.

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Faucetmounted filters A faucet-mounted filter system requires little attention after installation.

These systems attach to the faucet and allow water to pass through a carbon filter and directly into a pot, glass or reusable bottle. Most models filter sediment, chlorine and lead, while improving the taste and removing odor.

Filters should be replaced every two months, are easy to find and cost less than bottled water.

Filtered water without the waste.

BY LESLIE J. ALMEIDA ACCORDING TO THE WATER PROJECT, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES WATER CRISES, the average American spends more than $100 per year on bottled water. Those plastic bottles take more than 1,000 years to biodegrade. Malinda Hill, appliance specialist at Nordic Kitchens & Baths, says a home water filtration system promotes better health, which is especially true if it leads people to drink more water.

“You know where your water is coming from and what is being removed from it,” she says. “When you drink bottled water, you are not exactly sure where the water comes from or what has been removed.”

Here are greener, healthier and less expensive alternatives to bottled water.

Whirlpool EveryDrop PopOut filter and pitcher, $29.99 at Target

Filter pitcher Filter pitchers are refillable containers or carafes that house a charcoal filter within the lid. They can be stored in the refrigerator for people who prefer chilled water. The contaminants that are removed vary by model, but newer versions allow water to flow and filter at a faster rate than older designs.

Culligan faucet-mounted drinking water filter (FM15A), $23.99 at Ace Hardware

Reverse osmosis system Though pitchers and faucet-mounted filters are inexpensive, most are not able to filter bacteria, pesticides or pharmaceuticals.

Reverse osmosis systems can filter those contaminants and more, thanks to a .0001 micron membrane. The filtered water is typically dispensed from a faucet installed through the countertop area.

Specialty system

APEC Essence 5Stage 50 GPD reverse osmosis drinking water system (ROES50) $199.99 at The Home Depot

Home delivery

For the ultimate drinking water experience, pair a home filtration system with a specialty system such as the Exubera Sparkling and Chilled Water Appliance ($2,699.91 at Nordic Kitchens & Baths). It produces sparkling water from a system equipped with a carbon dioxide canister and the carbonation level can be customized to create Italian sodas, cocktails and more.

People who would rather not deal with replacing filters may prefer a home delivery service.

Three- or 5-gallon bottles are delivered to customers’ doors; just set the empty containers outside for pickup and replacement. The water is dispensed via tabletop or standalone cooler and is served chilled, hot or room temperature, depending on the dispenser model.

Toni Guthrie, customer service manager and private label manager at Aquiana Springs Water, says Aquiana is delivered to homes and businesses citywide.

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Boxing gyms help people get fit — without getting hit.

BY K ATHRYN RYDBERG Tank top, $25 at at New Orleans Boxing Club.

POPULAR IN NEW ORLEANS SINCE THE LATE 19TH CENTURY, BOXING IS GAINING TRACTION as an exciting, efficient fitness routine. The trend proves you don’t have to be a world-class fighter (or a fighter at all) for this exercise to kick your butt.

“There is not a better-conditioned athlete in the world than a boxer,” says Daniel Massicot, owner and trainer at the New Orleans Boxing Club.

Boxing strengthens the muscles of the calves, arms, shoulders and back, and can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour. The secret to this full-body workout is the high-intensity, low-interval training. Most sessions involve punching bags and mitts, jumping rope and strength training for threeto four-minute intervals in a circuit.

Axel Murillo, who teaches an adult class at Kenner Boxing Club on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, says boxing is such a great workout that athletes from other sports often train with him to increase their speed

and endurance.

Massicot says many of his patrons cancel their other gym memberships once they realize they can lift weights, do cardio and box at the club. The gym, which also trains competitive boxers, mostly does one-on-one training but also offers classes geared toward people who want to learn the basics and get a good workout.

“Boxing becomes a lifestyle and an addiction,” Massicot says. “Once you start, you have to learn more.”

Robert Abba teaches the boxing class at the New Orleans Athletic Club. He says boxing keeps people focused and moving. Some new boxers are apprehensive about the prospect of hitting things, but Abba says, “Boxing is more about the body movement and the activity rather than the punching itself.”

Sparring, or fighting with another boxer-in-training, is optional. “You can learn how to do everything that a boxer knows how to do without getting a glove laid on you

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In addition to the physical fitness, the real benefit to boxing is mental. “It’s an endorphin rush and an adrenaline high,” Murillo says. “If you love the training and the boxing, it is a feeling and not just exercise.”

Abba says lots of women feel more confident once they learn the proper technique behind throwing a punch. “Knowing how to fight and defend oneself can boost self-esteem and self-awareness,” Abba says.

Personal coaches, many of whom also train professional and amateur competition boxers, are available through several boxing clubs. Other facilities have classes, like TITLE Boxing Club in Metairie, which offers monthly and annual membership, and the New Orleans Athletic Club, which has “boxercise” classes.

“Some people can be intimidated by it,” Abba says.

“But when they get in there and try it out, they find that it’s a lot of fun and it’s a great workout.”

Blue gloves, $49.99 at TITLE Boxing Club.

Red wraps, $10 at New Orleans Boxing Club.

Individuals train at TITLE Boxing Club.

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SHOPPING

GEAUX GIRL

LSU Tigers cheerleader costume, $66 at Little Miss Muffin.

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TAKE FLIGHT

Monarch butterfly costume, $79 at Pottery Barn Kids.

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SPACE RACE

Space commander costume with NASA cap, $49.99 at Le Jouet.

HOUSE CALL

Veterinarian costume set, $29.99 at Le Jouet.

Unicorn costume, $69 at Pottery Barn Kids.

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Firefighter costume, $59.99 Jouet. at Le Jouet

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SECOND TIME AROUND

Designer Beth Harris breathes fresh air into a French Quarter home.

BY LEE CUTRONE PHOTOS BY EUGENIA UHL

Reproduction French fauteuils, a crystal chandelier from Ro Sham Beaux, a gray velvet sofa, acrylic tables and sisal and animal hide rugs strike a balance between antique and contemporary styles in the living room. The pillow with New Orleans landmarks is available at Relish.

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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’VE RENOVATED ONE FRENCH QUARTER HOUSE AND ARE PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS? Renovate another, of course. That’s what one local businessman did with the help of designer Beth Harris of Beth Harris Interiors. Three years after handling the interior design for the client’s family home in the Quarter, Harris was hired to decorate a second property, this one a circa-1830 Creole townhouse two blocks from St. Louis Cathedral.

The previous owners completed an award-winning renovation of the house in 2004. In 2000, while the renovation was underway, the property received an award from the Vieux Carre Commission (VCC) for “innovative installation of a ground source thermal exchange providing air conditioning and heat without unsightly and noisy condensing units.” In 2004, it also received the VCC’s Restoration Honor Award.

With current yet timeless features — Carrara marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, French doors and a winding staircase that rises from the ground floor to the attic guest suite — the interior had fresh appeal when Harris’s client purchased it several years ago.

The new owner turned the office into the master bedroom and made the former master bedroom into a sitting room. He also stripped the exposed beams in the attic guest suite, returning them to their natural hue. This also revealed wood that had been charred in a fire and was difficult to restore to its original honey color.

Harris was hired to lighten and brighten the two-and-a-half story residence as well as the freestanding service quarters at the rear of the property, which is now a guest house.

“The owner has a passion for the French Quarter and its history and for design,” says Harris, who handled every detail from furnishings and bed linens to silverware and soap. “And I’d

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Left: The two-and-a-half story stucco townhouse, which dates from the 1830s, is two blocks from St. Louis Cathedral. The dormer window on the top story overlooks the rooftops of the French Quarter.

Center: A gilded sunburst mirror and crystal chandelier by Ro Sham Beaux are elegant counterpoints to the slipcovers in the sitting room.

Right: Both the dining room’s gilded mirror and narrow, neoclassical table reference antiques appropriate for the 19th-century townhouse, but were custom made to fit the dimensions of the space.

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already done one home for him that he was really happy with.”

The aesthetic is simple. White walls and trim form a serene backdrop. Sisal rugs, slipcovered furnishings in whites and neutral colors, heirloom-quality bed linens and tailored window coverings in natural light-filtering fabrics add a cool layer of comfort. Silk draperies, streamlined metallic tables, bold lighting and mirrored glass finish the space with a touch of glamour.

But meticulous planning belies the pared-down luxury.

“There are so many challenges in the French Quarter that [other places] don’t have,” Harris says.

She had the neoclassical oval dining table custom-sized so it doesn’t block the front door. She chose a mirrored desk as a bedside table to allow for the necessary air flow for a return vent in the room. She had sisal rugs custom cut to fit the dimensions and shape of each room.

She measured all the furnishings and worked them into a schematic of the floor plan for scale and proportion. She had the master bath’s oddly placed doors replaced with space-saving, barn-style doors that glide on a mounted track.

White was the color of choice, both for its cooling effect and washability.

“My impression is it’s so hot in New Orleans, it just makes me feel cooler,” Harris says. “It feels lighter and airier and clean. People worry about keeping white clean, but to me it’s the easiest color to clean.”

Most of the furnishings in the home are new, but Harris recommended a few key antiques that seemed tailor-made for the space, including a 19th-century gilded mirror for the stairwell.

The final outcome — a breathable oasis that relays the beauty of the past and present — is gratifying to both homeowner and designer.

“Spending years building a personal relationship with my client allowed me to find the best solution for each space with his complete confidence,” Harris says. “The results speak for themselves. He loved it and I love it too.”

Top left: A tufted contemporary chaise accentuates the architecture of the stairwell.

Top right: A purple LSU-inspired headboard trimmed with nail heads invigorates the white color palette of a guest house bedroom. The bed is dressed with

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Bottom: French doors on the second-floor landing frame a view of the tub. Linen shades provide privacy.

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by Jess Leigh Jewels, $136 at Bella & Harlow; ankle boots, $90 at Swoon Boutique.

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SHOPPING

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Material Life owner Carla Williams organizes the store’s wares.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT SAMMY DAVIS JR. DESIGNED HIS OWN CLOTHING LINE? Ever heard of a fantasy coffin?

Carla Williams and her store, Material Life (6038 St. Claude Ave., 504-330-6153; www.material.life), offer a compact but dense treasure trove of art and information.

Williams opened the store in May in a former firehouse in the Lower 9th Ward.

“After reading all of the stories about how much more slowly the Lower 9th Ward was redeveloping than the rest of the city, I decided to put my resources there, in the midst of a diverse and dedicated neighborhood, in order to help spearhead its revival,” she wrote in an email.

The retailer boasts works by domestic and international artists in accessible mediums and at accessible prices: a canvas becomes a beach towel and vintage black-and-white photos

become pin-back buttons made by Williams.

Williams’ shop reminds customers of the breadth and diversity of art made by black artists. Williams culled her home accessories, books, apparel and vintage pieces from worldwide sources, with a focus on black artists that tell the living history of the black experience in New Orleans and abroad. The works of American artists like Kehinde Wiley rub elbows with those of South African-based Mr. Somebody & Mr. Nobody.

Large-scaled canvases meet functional objects like cellphone cases.

“Buying the $50 piece allows artists to continue to work,” Williams says. “Not only [is the artist] becoming more of a household name, but you’re fostering such a different dialogue than just speaking to people who have a half a million dollars.”

— KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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WHEN IT COMES TO HAIR TEXTURE, “THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER” IS AN APT EXPRESSION. Women with straight hair can envy women with curly hair, and curly girls sometimes yearn for smoother strands. While changing one’s hair texture can be as simple as using heated styling tools, the process becomes more complicated and costly when using chemical retexturizers such as perms and relaxers. A growing number of women of color are walking away from straighteners and embracing their natural curls.

Chanel Ward gave up relaxers on Oct. 1, 2010.

“I remember the exact date,” she says. “Growing up, I would see people with naturally curly hair and secretly wish I could have curls, too. The irony is that I had curly hair all along and didn’t realize it until I was older. [When I was] a child, my mom straightened my hair just so she could deal with it.”

While Ward was happy with the length of her hair, it was thinning at an alarming rate. “I just had the feeling that if I stopped putting so many chemicals in my hair, I could get it back to a healthier state,” she says.

Deciding to give up relaxers is not always easy. Trends, culture and even pressure from family and friends can influence a woman’s decision to transition from chemically straightened to curly hair.

Keeley Evans, a mother of twin boys and a teenage daughter, knows the

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Jane Carter Solution Healthy Hair conditioning cleanser, $15 at Ulta Beauty.

Women share their experiences transitioning to naturally curly hair.

BY LESLIE J. ALMEIDA

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Aveda Be Curly intensive detangling masque, $27 at Paris Parker Salons.

Well organic coconut oil, $26.95 at Earthsavers.

Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter, $17 at Walgreens.

Senica Senk shampoo bar, $16 at www.senicanaturals.com.

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Two Essence Festival attendees rock natural locks.

PHOTO BY PATRICK MELON (WWW.MELON.PHOTOS)

pressure women of color experience when it comes to their hair. When she decided to ditch relaxers, she cut off her processed locks. The result was a chic crop that not all of her family appreciated.

“I remember when my grandfather first saw my new style, and he was like, ‘Why would you do that to your hair? You look like a boy,’” Evans says.

“He grew up in a time where a woman’s hair was considered her crown and glory. He didn’t believe in women having haircuts like men.”

Despite the negativity Evans says surrounds the culture of black people’s hair, she has found peace within herself and has more support than ever.

“Every lady in my immediate family is now natural, including my daughter,” she says.

The process may require “the big chop”— cutting off much of the hair’s length. Some women grow out the relaxed hair in order to maintain a longer length.

They may utilize braids or hair pieces during the transition.

As with strands of hair, each person’s needs and experience are unique.

Rene Dugar, who has survived two bouts of breast cancer, gave up relaxers after her

fourth round of chemotherapy.

“My hair started falling out within two weeks,” Dugar says.

“I had been prepared for it by the nurses but wasn’t prepared for it to fall out so quickly and dramatically. A friend shaved my head, and I decided no more relaxers.”

Dugar eventually felt pressure from family and peers to use relaxers once again. “I caved and relaxed my hair,” she says. “I wish I hadn’t.”

Through patience, experimentation and a renewed commitment, she has been relaxer-free since December 2011. Her biggest hair challenge now? “The New Orleans weather doesn’t help,” she says.

While the transition to natural hair can be daunting, there are encouraging communities and many resources available to make the process easier. Women considering the switch can comb blogs, video tutorials and testimonials for hairstyling tips, product reviews and emotional support.

The most important tool, however, is patience.

“Take your time and research the process,” Evans says. “I am proud of my hair now. I knew this is what I was waiting for.”

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resou rces A LIST OF THE RETAILERS AND PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF CUE.

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Eclectic Home (8211 Oak St., 504-866-6654; www.eclectichome.net)

Le Jouet (1700 Airline Drive, Metairie, 504-837-0533; www.lejouet.com)

Mignon Faget (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-835-2244; 3801 Magazine St., 504-891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com)

Little Miss Muffin (244 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-833-6321; 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200; 3307 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504455-1444; www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com)

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Modern Market (3138 Magazine St., Unit C, 504-896-2206; www. modernmarketlifestyle.com) St. Charles Vision (citywide; www.stcharlesvison.com) Trashy Diva (citywide; www.trashydiva.com)

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Ace Hardware (citywide; www.acehardware.com) Aquiana Springs Water (504-210-0502; www.aquianasprings.com) The Home Depot (citywide; www.homedepot.com) Nordic Kitchens & Baths (1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com) Target (citywide; www.target.com)

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Kenner Boxing Club (2 Furman Drive, Kenner, 504-275-5659; www.kennerboxingclub.com) New Orleans Athletic Club (222 N. Rampart St., 504-5252375; www.neworleansathleticclub.com) New Orleans Boxing Club (2836 Conti St., 504-881-3269; www.neworleansboxingclub.com) Title Boxing Club (5029 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; 504-510-5000; www.titleboxingclub.com)

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Pottery Barn Kids (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-833-1248; www.potterybarnkids.com)

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Bella & Harlow (4221 Magazine St., 504-324-4531; www.bellaandharlow.com) gae-tana’s (7732 Maple St., 504865-9625; www.gaetanas.com) Pop City (940 Decatur St., 504-528-8559; 3118 Magazine St., 504-304-7744; www.funrockn.com) Swoon Boutique (130 Harrison Ave., 504-516-2770; www.heartswoon.com)

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Trashy Diva (citywide; www.trashydiva.com)

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Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-835-0225; 5501 Magazine St., 504-8998555; www.earthsaversonline.com) Paris Parker (citywide; www.parisparker.com)

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Senica (www.senicanaturals.com) Ulta Beauty (Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expressway, Suite 1330, Gretna, 504-365-8716; 1126 S. Clearview Parkway, 504-7316628; 2900 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 400, 504-891-4323; www.ulta.com) Walgreens (citywide; www.walgreens.com)

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CALVIN JOHNSON JR. MUSICI A N A ND ACTOR

BY K ATHERINE M . JOHNSON Tell us about yourself.

I’m a third-generation New Orleans musician. My roots run deep here. [I] have been fortunate enough to perform and record with superstars like Harry Connick Jr. … and Trombone Shorty. I’ve been told that I have a recycled soul (because) I’ve always hung around older cats.

How do you describe your personal style?

My style is timeless. I go for the more conservative look. I choose to be flashy only with accent pieces like watches, belts and socks. I like clean-cut with a little hipness to it.

Who is your style icon?

There are a lot of brothers that dress fly: Will Smith, for example. His clothes are always fitted — not the bubble gum fashions or fads.

Like him, [I want clothes] I can wear from the Motherin-Law Lounge to Buckingham Palace. Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band … he’s got some threads that make you mad.

Has your music influenced your personal style?

Yes, 100 percent. My second album is titled Native

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Son, to show New Orleans’ native (musical) language.

The songbook is 1920s to latter 1940s jazz. I like to dress in a timeless way like that repertoire.

Any style tips on dressing for Voodoo?

Style is really contingent on the weather. I would say wear comfortable shoes, possibly a boot ... because (tennis shoes) don’t go well with dirt and mud. Wear pants, because at night it can get pretty cool. With shirts, I would layer — sleeveless tank as a foundation with a T-shirt and a long-sleeve you can take off and throw over your shoulder if it gets warm.

And for festivals, I prefer hats over sunglasses.

What do you plan to wear?

I’m going to wear slate and black (Shearwater) boots. I have some killin’ tweed pants — modern fit with a straight leg — with some vintage chocolate brown, thin suspenders. I always rock an iconic New Orleans T-shirt ... and then I’m going to wear a white collared overshirt with the sleeves rolled up. I’ve got a great two-toned Kangol-style hat.

Gates open at noon Oct. 28-30 at New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds www.voodoofestival.com

PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

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