Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Hollywood Beard of Phoenix

Hollywood Beard shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hollywood , we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Dancing! When I’m not curating outfits or creating content for social media, I’m dancing my heart out. It’s actually my first love long before fashion ever entered the picture. I was grooving before I even knew what a trench coat was!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Bonjour! I’m Hollywood. I’m a fashion stylist, creative director, and the founder of Nouveau Edge and EnsembleEss. I style people head to toe from personal wardrobe curation to full ready to wear outfit drops. With EnsembleEss, you don’t just buy a piece you get the whole look, already styled and ready to go. No one else is doing it like that.

Before fashion, I was a dancer and that energy never left. Movement, feeling, storytelling it all shows up in how I style. I’m a visionary at heart. Every outfit I create is about more than just looking good it’s about owning your presence and telling your story without saying a word.

Right now I’m building a world where getting dressed feels easy, powerful, and original. That’s the mission and I’m just getting started.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
When I was younger, I felt like a complete outcast. All I wanted was to fit in, so I convinced myself that to be accepted to be seen as cool I had to shrink myself and follow society’s expectations. Fast forward to now… I’m the total opposite. I built a life by standing out, not fitting in and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I want to give up all the time but I’d rather burn out chasing my own vision than live a safe, average life. Working some regular job until I die? Depending on a company to feed me scraps? That’s not living. That’s a slow death. Even when the money’s inconsistent, I’ll put in 60+ hours for me, because at least I know who I’m building for. I’m not here to play it safe. I’m here to make it worth it. And when it hits, it’s gonna hit hard.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
If you asked my friends, they’d tell you family is everything to me. And when I say family, I mean them too. I love hard. If I care about you, I’ll move mountains for you. No hesitation, no second guessing. I’ll show up at 3 a.m., I’ll give you my last dollar, I’ll ride for you even when no one else does. Loyalty runs deep with me. When I’m in your corner, I’m in.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m doing what I was born to do I feel it in my soul, in my bones. Every single day I wake up, it’s the first thing on my mind: create, create, create! It’s not even a choice it’s a pull. A need. Nothing in this world exists without someone’s vision first. And fashion? That’s just one of the many ways I bring mine to life. Creating is who I am. It’s not a hobby it’s my heartbeat!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.nouveauedge.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodthegenerous?igsh=cm84c3Z5Y2UwZ3l0&utm_source=qr
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@hollywoodthegenerous?si=YsQ0TWFWZpGyBue0
• Other: Ensemble Essensse ( Curated Outfit Website )

  https://www.ensembleessensse.com/shop

Image Credits
Kiss Sundra
CJ Banks
Jesus Lopez
Justin