How Did Trey Stewart Combine Basketball and Fashion Design to Create a Unique Path?

In Episode 039 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Trey Stewart, a BYU basketball player and fashion designer for Default Happiness, during the Kiln Road Trip. Trey discusses his passion for art, his self-taught journey into fashion design, and his charity work. He emphasizes the importance of genuine creativity and shares his thoughts on originality and inspiration in art, mentioning his work with NFL and NBA players. 

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Default Happiness: A clothing brand that makes art to spread love

http://defaulthappiness.com/

Location: Kiln. Provo

The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.

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And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN CLARK, FINDLAY MCKEOWN

Bullets:

• Interview with Trey Stewart, a basketball player at BYU and fashion designer for Default Happiness
• Trey's background as a psychology major, basketball player, and lover of art
• Trey's journey into fashion design and charity work, including making pieces for NFL and NBA players
• Trey's approach to creating art and his confidence in his abilities
• Inspiration and originality in art, emphasizing individual interpretation and personal creativity
• Influence of other designers and artists on Trey's work

Timestamps:

The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the purpose of the journey and the challenge to interview 100 pleasantly rebellious humans.

Trey Stewart's Background and Passion (00:00:54) Introduction to Trey Stewart, his role as a basketball player, and his passion for fashion design and art.

Trey Stewart's Journey into Fashion Design (00:02:10) Trey Stewart's progression from painting shoes to creating clothing, charity work, and designing pieces for NFL and NBA players.

Trey Stewart's Sewing Journey (00:04:15) Trey Stewart's impulsive purchase of tapestry blankets leading to his entry into fashion design and his experience with sewing.

Trey Stewart's Fashion Show and Opportunities (00:05:12) Trey Stewart's experiences with hosting a fashion show, showcasing his art, and seizing opportunities to connect with influential individuals.

Trey Stewart's Creative Process and Inspiration (00:07:30) Trey Stewart's personal interpretation of creating genuine art and his approach to inspiration and originality.

Personal Sewing Experiences (00:11:45) Discussion among the speakers about their past sewing experiences and creative pursuits.

Fashion Design and Art (00:18:07) Trey Stewart talks about his passion for making art, experimenting with fashion, and seeking opportunities in the fashion industry.

Creating Something New (00:19:29) Advice on creating something new and turning it into a movement, emphasizing the importance of taking action and not waiting to pursue creative ideas.

Acting on Creative Ideas (00:21:13) Encouragement to act on creative ideas promptly and not to let them die without being brought to life, with a quote emphasizing the value of acting on creative inspiration

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