The Walk Interview Series EP1 with "Lou Prezi (J.L.)"

December 30th I had the pleasure of doing media coverage at an amazing fashion show for the new men’s winter collection for Lou Prezi. Lou Prezi is a fashion line based out of Detroit MI and from the pieces I saw at the show, this would be perfect for the upscale gentleman. From simple tees that could be worn under a sweater or blazer to flashy pea coats with fur for collars, each piece had a unique twist that every guy would love to have in their closet.

I had an opportunity to catch up with the designer Of Lou Prezi known as “J.L.” after the show. After learning that it was also his birthday, I could see the excitement of walking into a new chapter in life written all over his face. Laced in a long black pea coat with a bright red fur collar (by Lou Prezi of course), it was clear he was ready to set a statement and show off his skills while leaving his footprint in the fashion world.

Lynzee Mychael: Hey It’s Lynzee Mychael with LynzeeMychael.com and I’m standing here after an amazing fashion show with the designer of Lou Prezi, Mr. JL. So it’s your birthday. Did you purposely have this planned to launch the line on your birthday? Is this a gift to yourself?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): It was last minute, but yeah I decided I wanted to do something because I had my birthday party today. I decided I wanted to launch my line next month, but I said nah let’s do it all today.

Lynzee Mychael: I see you have simple pieces and then it jumps all the way up to your Prestige line which is higher end items. What is your inspiration for your line?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): My thing is something for everybody first. Whether you’re putting on a tee shirt or putting on a pea coat or putting on a blazer. I wanted to give something to everybody. Inspiration? It’s more so me. I just do what I like. I like to sketch and I like fashion. It’s just more so about picking the things I love and putting what I like in the air.

Lynzee Mychael: How long have you been doing fashion and design?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): For me sketching and putting stuff together it’s been 5 years now. As far as putting stuff out, I’m just now getting to the point where I’m comfortable with putting my pieces out there.

Lynzee Mychael: What can we expect for 2017 from you and the Lou Prezi Line?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): A lot. You can expect a lot for sure. I have a lot of stuff for everybody. Pea coats, blazers, suits, and we have a lot of different sweaters. There are a lot of pieces for the upscale male. There will be a lot of new collections. The spring collection and fall collections are both coming.

Lynzee Mychael: Now here is the most important question. I want to let everybody know where they can buy. How can we purchase from the line?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): LouPrezi.com

Lynzee Mychael: Are your social media handles the same?

Lou Prezi (J.L.): @LOUIPREZI on all social media, Instagram and Facebook. As far as my personal @PRESIDENTIAL_JL.

Lynzee Mychael: Well you heard it here first. Watch out for the new upscale line Lou Prezi. Big things to come and great pieces for your closet.