Episode 6
Raspberry Runway: Von-Taylor’s Winning Look at the Prince Fashion Show
On Tell Your Pride (WFNU 94.1 FM and wfnu.org), host Shimmer welcomes designer and barber Von-Taylor, first-place winner of the 2022 Prince Purple 1s Season 6 fashion competition with a Raspberry Beret–inspired look. He shares how he’s been making clothes for years, began teaching himself more seriously after his shop shut down in 2020, and how Shimmer encouraged him to compete after an earlier year’s garment was destroyed. They discuss his cosmetology background and focus on menswear, the Prince details in his winning bomber-and-joggers set (including digitized embroidery, paisley, and the love symbol), and what the trophy symbolizes. They reflect on Prince’s impact, Von-Taylor's experience at Paisley Park, and showing the look at Minneapolis’ Prince Celebration of Life, with upcoming Dayton’s window displays and future Purple 1s plans.