#ATHOMEWITHTHEMAN: JOSH ALLEN
Please introduce who you are.
My name is Joshua Allen Springer, I go by Josh Allen – Born and raised in 3rd ward Houston Texas.
How is life for you at the moment?
Life for me at the moment I’d say, very blessed. Because of covid hitting New York so badly - I’m back in my hometown, living with my parents. Some days I have the feeling like I’m 16 years old but then again it’s the reality of most Americans at the moment. I definitely have more adult responsibilities so the hustle can’t stop!
Which aspect of life is keeping you sane?
Family, Art and music keep me sane.
Is outside “open” for you?
Outside is open in Houston. You have to wear a mask any place you go but, there’s still bars and nightclubs open. I have a residency at "The Flat" where I play house music every Thursday. It’s kinda crazy not going to lie lol.
Describe to us what a typical day is like for you?
A typical day for me is to brush my teeth, make my bed, check social media accounts, take my dogs out for a walk. I try to get a slight work out in between callisthenics and running. My breakfast smoothies are mandatory after working out or even just to start the morning with something in my stomach. I then come into my home studio and work. Planning the calendar, following up on emails, just trying to make the day full.
What kind of outfit would you wear for that kind of day?
Usually, I’m always in something Richardandgrace – Currently, my new wide leg sweatpants with a vintage t-shirt is the to-go-to. If I’m stepping out, a long jacket or a vintage letterman with business casual pants by R&G. Shoes would be my crocs for comfort.
When I'm going somewhere, Bottega puddle boots, Margiela Tabis or some other designer sneaker I have in my closet.
Is there a particular mindset that you need to be in to achieve the end goal for the day?
Come up with an idea, and then turn that idea into real life. Somehow some way, big or small.
Which part of your life still feels normal?
Being able to take hot showers and eat meals every day. It’s a blessing to have these freedoms that didn't change drastically with the pandemic happening.
Can you tell us what’s in your “fashion survival kit”?
Richardandgrace cut x sew between bottoms, jackets and T-shirts or vintage selects – Jewelry (pearls) - Ralph Lauren underwear (ONLY) – toothbrush – socks – Cowboy boots – Sneakers – Bath-o-logie body butter.
Footwear! It’s no secret that a man’s footwear says a lot about him, we’d love to know which piece of footwear you’d wear if you had to make a great impression on someone.
Margiela Tabis or my cowboy boots – Never fails!!!!
We select presentation as being key for a “High Valued Man”, what’s your thoughts on this?
My take on this is that fashion is an open opinion. Being a high valued man can mean a lot of things in whatever categories a man chooses to. Wardrobe can mean that however for me it's more than clothes, its attitude, style and compassion. I’d like to be a servant in my community to express how we all share the same chaos.