MEET YOUNG STILO

GET TO KNOW THE YOUNG CREATIVE YOU CAN’T PUT IN A BOX, WHO’S BLOWING UP ON YOUR FEED

- Mira Leibowitz

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GQ: Where does your name come from?

Young Stilo: It comes from the streets. People said I look like Stilo Magolide and they think we’re siblings.

GQ: Where did you grow up and where are you currently based?

YS: I was born and raised in South Africa, and I’m currently based in Hillbrow.

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GQ: Looking at your work, it seems like you’re an all-around creative. If you had to define your role, what would it be?

YS: I’m a photographer, creative director, content creator, model and fashion trendsetter.

GQ: When did you first discover photography?

YS: My love for it started when I was in high school. I’d take pictures with a phone and edit them using the PicsArt app. When my uncle gave me my first camera, I completely fell in love with photography.

GQ: Which photographers do you admire?

YS: The only photographer I look up to is David Lachapelle, whose work is unique. His creativity is out of this world.

GQ: Who or what have been your favourite subjects to shoot?