• GIRL WITH PURPLE GUCCI'S

      AUTUMN 2021

       

      THE NEW AESTHETIC

       

      STARRING

      VICTORIA ADESANMI OF AESTHETICS STUDIOS

      LOS ANGELES, CA

       

      ARTIST CREDITS:

      CULVER CITY LOFT IMAGES: Tim Hirschmann, @timhirschmann

      DTLA OFFICE IMAGES: Marisa Vitale, @marisavitalephoto

    • MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

      Tobi here! So excited to let you know that Girl With Purple Gucci's has now relocated to LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA!

       

      As the digital magazine I have called home for years blossoms, I am so excited that the team and I have found a new home in one of my favorite cities in the world.

       

      For all cover story inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to our team at girlwithpurpleguccis@gmail.com.

    • THE NEW AESTHETIC

      STARRING VICTORIA ADESANMI

      WHO IS SHE?

      NAME: Victoria Adesanmi

      HOMETOWN: The DMV

      BASE: Los Angeles, CA

      9-5: Color and Materials Designer - adidas x Ivy Park

      5-9: Interior Designer and Founder of Aesthetics Studios

       

      Victoria Adesanmi is the definition of what happens when you trust God with your gifts.

       

      What are we raving about, you might ask?

       

      In less than a year, Adesanmi has launched her up and coming studio to watch, Aesthetics Studios: a multidisciplinary studio that is founded on interior design and creative direction, but has the whole world at it's fingertips in terms of its capabilities.

       

      This year alone, Aesthetics Studios has graced the front page of HYPEBAE, been interviewed on Instagram's official @design story, and taken over numerous interior design pages and Insta accounts, so you have probably seen their work pop up on your feed. Get used to it, because Victoria Adesanmi and Aesthetics Studios are going to be household names when it comes to the new aesthetic.

       

      Please join all of us at Girl With Purple Gucci's as we warmly welcome my sis, Victoria Adesanmi to our pages!

       

      xoxo

       

      OLUWATOBI GBILE

      EDITOR - GIRL WITH PURPLE GUCCI'S

       

    • Victoria! Tell our readers a little about where you're from, what you do, and what you're passionate about.

      "Hi! I'm Victoria Adesanmi, a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary designer based in Los Angeles, CA. I’m originally from the DMV . . . shoutout Silver Spring!
       
      I’ve had a successful career at adidas as a color and material designer for over six years. Since joining the brand, I’ve been fortunate enough to influence footwear products for some of the most coveted collaborations to date with notable athletes and artists.
       
      However, this year I launched my very own design studio - Aesthetics Studios, which is a multi-disciplinary design studio focusing on interiors, creative direction, and everyday objects through storytelling and reimagination. I’ve always had a passion for interiors so excited to expand my career!"

      How do those passions translate into the work that you do as founder and creative director of AestheticS Studios?

      "I've always been infatuated by space. How it makes you feel, the way it changes your mood, and how you experience a space.
       
      I love fashion, art, and film as well, all of which I pull inspiration from to influence my work as an interior designer. Overall, I love storytelling and I’m excited to use interior design as a medium to tell untold stories."

      What led you to thE decision TO GO TO INTERIOR DEISGN SCHOOL?

      "Crazy, how time flies. Naturally, I always default to traditional education when I want to learn something new. I realize now it’s definitely not always the best way of learning, but growing up in a traditional Nigerian household, it seemed like the most reasonable thing to do.
       
      I wasn’t keen on getting a degree, but I did want to take a few classes in a structured environment to keep me disciplined. Once I made the move to LA, I decided to take a few classes at UCLA Extension. I had heard pretty good things about their program and it was still flexible enough for me to work full time at my 9-5.
       
      While I never finished the program, I did prioritize taking classes which I’d find most beneficial such as drafting, and learning how to use 3D drafting programs such as AutoCAD and SketchUp."

      how'D you turn God's vision into AestheticS Studios? what role did your faith play on this journey?

      "So much has happened between now and then. In 2019, I did a lot of things in faith such as filing my LLC and getting my studio trademarked.
       
      However, fast forward to 2020 when we were all hit by a global pandemic — which has forever affected all of us in different ways.
       
      For me, it was a reality check that I wasn’t living in the full expression of the gifts and talents that God placed within me. Naturally, I’m a perfectionist, so I was waiting for the perfect timing and opportunity to start my business publicly. However, there was a constant nudge to start now.
       
      After much prayer and fasting, I finally launched my business publicly in March of this year and haven’t looked back."

      Seems like everyone IS MOVING. What suggestions do you have for our readers looking to make a new place their own?

      "Right. I'd say two things . . .
       
      First, live in your space a bit. I think a lot of times people move in and purchase everything at once and you’ll be surprised on how you actually utilize your space overtime.
       
      Second, measure, measure, and measure. There’s nothing worst than buying furniture that doesn’t fit."

      What are some interior design trends that you love? And ones you'd rather not see again? LOL.

      "To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of interior trends. While, there are certain design principles and influences that I gravitate towards, I’m not one to get caught up on specific styles or trends.
       
      All those things change. For me, it’s all about that storytelling, staying curious and inspired. I believe the best designs defy the rules and are interpreted from your own unique perspective and experiences."

    • TUNES

      You heard it here first. This is a glimpse into what we'll be listening to all Autumn long.

    • SZNL TO WATCH

      FALL EDITION

      Theme of the season: Reali-TEA TV

      SWEET LIFE

      HBO MAX

      When does Issa Rae EVER Miss? Sweet Life, Los Angeles is the show for you if you're a fan of all things black, reality TV, and grew up on a hybrid model of Vanderpump Rules and RHOA and were looking for a way to combine your love for both.

       

      There's nothing like watching a group of black adults in their mid 20s living their best life professionally, relationally, and personally, all while juggling the highs and lows that come with trying to maintain them all.

       

      Subtle flex — Tylynn Burns, one of the lead cast members and quick fan favorites, is a former Girl With Purple Gucci's covergirl circa 2018.

      FBOY ISLAND

      HBO MAX

      And on the other end of reali-tea TV, if you're a fan of Bachelor in Paradise, frequently use the terms "mugged off", "I've got the ick", and "can I pull you for a chat" (hello Love Island superstans, I hope you feel seen), then Fboy Island is for you.

       

      Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, this show turns all dating reality show rules you thought existed on their heads, by creating a new formula.

       

      Three women looking for "the one" are whisked away to a beautiful remote island with a group of 20+ men, half self-identified as nice guys, while the other half, self-proclaimed fboys. The task at hand? Sus out the fboys, land yourself a nice guy, and strut off the beach at the end. Sounds easy enough, right? HAAAAAA!

    • TRAVEL GALLERY

      Shots I've taken of myself, my friends and family, and other things I like to look at around the world <3

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