Ep. 3, Wisdom Kaye: Fashion, Internet Fame, Content Creation, Luxury vs. Expression, and the Future of Influence.

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy chats with model and fashion content creator Wisdom Kaye, to discuss the evolution of personal style, navigating the fashion world as a digital native, and how to build influence without compromising authenticity. Wisdom Kaye is a Nigerian-American fashion model and content creator who rose to prominence through his bold, editorial-level style on TikTok. Blending high fashion with streetwear and cinematic storytelling, Wisdom has become a voice for a new generation of style icons, redefining what it means to be fashionable, expressive and fearless in the digital age. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Liberty Corner Suite. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:23) “I am a very IRL individual” 💯😌 (06:44) “I still have to be that person as people know me online” ⌨️✅ (07:24) “The second the artist really loves their own work, they’re actually not doing that great anymore” 🧑‍🎨 (08:37) “Where your inspiration came from, and what your journey has been like” 🤔💡 (13:27) “What I focus on now” 🧘‍♂️ (16:00) Both Sides of the Coin 🪙 (18:17) Mixing Old with the New 📜📱 (21:13) “Did you imagine yourself doing what you’re doing today?” 💭 (23:50) “How important has timing been for you?” ⌚️ (24:17) “I tried to be a professional beatboxer” 🗣️ (28:21) Being an inclusive fashion content creator 📲 (34:24) Feeling out of place 😥 (38:34) “Life is about forming connections” 🔗 (40:26) “Where do you find the most comfort and excitement in your work?” 👨‍💼🤩 (42:42) Confronting one’s weaknesses 🤼🤕 (45:45) Entrepreneurial desires 👨‍💼💰📈 (51:55) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨