Vladimir mccrary biography

Year-By-Year Career

Awards/Achievements 

I’m Native American myself, Cherokee and Black. Before I had those adjectives equated to myself, I was a man. I’m a Black man, but at the same time, what exactly is blackness? Now, me being an artist, I’ll tell you how I look at blackness. I’m a poet as well, so bear with me. Blackness to me is that mystery that you don’t know, it’s the unknown. If you want to put something negative to it, if you want to put something beautiful or positive to it, that’s on that person. We separate ourselves too many times with too many different things; with religion, with color, with our different countries. I want to bring things together. I’m a man of mystery. I relate to Black people; I relate to people.

Look at America, how it is. America was built on hurting and separating and really just—excuse my language—fucked up shit. You reap what you sow, and all that shit’s coming back. It’s coming back, and it’s sad. What’s sad is those peoples, and I say peoples, it’s not just white people, those peoples all around the world that have subjugated people and built themselves up on the backs of other people; you can never be anything great holding another people down under your boot—that’s not greatness, that’s a weakness, if you ask me. I want to live my life as a productive, open-minded man, and I try to be the best father I can be to my daughters.

My brand is timeless, my work is fashion history and I’m proud of that, not for myself, I’m proud that my daughters could see these things. I like to see what I did before, not to say, ‘Look what I did,’ but, but to evolve from it, to change with it, to push the envelope.

The Art of Tarot reimagines the classic deck through a fashion-forward lens, where every card doubles as a canvas and a prophecy.

Two of Pentacles; the art of balance; playful yet poised ensemble reflects the card’s core meaning: juggling priorities with grace. Clashing patterns, layered textures, and unexpected silhouettes mirror life’s constant ebb and flow, a dance of chaos and control. Knight of Wands; Bold, brash, and brimming with energy, this look channels the Knight’s unstoppable momentum. A fierce combination of structured corsetry, towering headwear, and fiery accents captures the essence of ambition and adventure. The Empress; Regal and radiant, the Empress commands attention. Luxurious fabrics, fluid lines, and an air of effortless elegance embody her nurturing yet powerful presence. A statement piece worthy of a throne, this look celebrates creativity and abundance.

Two of Swords; The power of choice; embodies stillness and tension, with structured, symmetrical designs and a monochrome palette representing inner conflict and the search for clarity. Accessories with sharp lines and veiled fabrics hint at the card’s message of difficult decisions and concealed truths. Page of Cups; Whimsy meets wonder. The Page invites us to dream with an ethereal mix of soft, romantic layers and edgy undertones. Think delicate details clashing with bold accessories — a nod to the card’s message of imagination and emotional exploration.

This editorial was photographed by Kirk Lisaj with art direction by Andrea Nazarian and fashion by Ciggaria Abdulrazaq who styles model Martina Breit in looks by Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Louboutin and others. Hair and make up by artist Nate Palacios.