What are your earliest memories of Kingston?

Going to Hellshire Beach with my parents on weekends

What’s your middle name?

Anthony

What is your preferred beverage?

Beer – Red Stripe when I’m in Jamaica and Stella when I’m In NYC. A Red Stripe beer in Kingston tastes better than it does in NYC for some reason.

Where was your most memorable meal in Kingston?

My father Michael has cooked some of the most memorable meals I’ve had anywhere. It’s usually grilled outdoors, and it’s always with amazing company.

What cologne are you currently splashing?

Paul Smith’s, Sunshine

What’s the last book you read?

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

What are your home creature comforts?

Moroccan rugs and an industrial ceiling fan I installed this summer.

What was your last bit of retail therapy?

A grey blazer from Muji

Share some places in your black book

Hotel Du Tresor in Marrakech, a great little riad near the centre of the old city — Jemaa El Fna.

La Champagneria — a hole in the wall in Barcelona that serves only Cava and all kinds of pork between crusty bread.

Surfing at Freights Bay, Barbados, Sayulita, A little fishing village in Mexico

Anywhere in Portland, Jamaica

A great beach for surfing and people watching on the outskirts of Rio called Macumba.

Share some of your upcoming projects

I’m working on the overall creative direction of an amazing musical talent, Taylor McFerrin who has recently signed to Brainfeeder (record label). I’m also shooting a video lookbook for LaissezPasser, a new fashion label some friends of mine have started in New York.

And your chill spots?

The closest available beach — even the ones in NYC.

You were recently a speaker at the recently concluded TEDx talks. What did you take away from it?

A lot of business cards! Just kidding… The idea that the young people in Jamaica want to be heard and their viewpoints considered. Interestingly enough, TEDx was before Bruce Golding’s resignation speech.

Finally, what’s your philosophy?

Learn from your mistakes.