So if you’ve been tuning in to the show High Society on the CW, you’ve undoubtedly caught glimpses of party promoter and stylist Malik So Chic:
Though new to the reality TV scene, Malik has been on the New York party circuit for years, throwing notoriously hip parties at hotspot Bungalow 8. From his oversized bedazzled glasses to his eyelashes and fierce stare, he is endlessly alluring and unquestionably hip. The Fashion Bomb had to ring him up to find out more about him!
Malik so Chic (née Malik Sterling) grew up in Ohio, and received a fashion merchandising degree from Clark Atlanta University. After one year stints at the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins, he landed an assistant styling gig at V Magazine. He said, “Working at V magazine, I was able to access high profile events. I was always someone who loved to go out, party, and be in the mix. I networked my butt off wherever I was, and was eventually asked to host a party at Bunglaow 8.”
His fun fetes were a huge success, and known for bringing a diverse mix of people together. He explains, “It was the first time drag queens, celebrities, socialites, and transexuals were in the same room. That’s how people knew me.” Thankfully he was able to parlay his notoriety into a role alongside Tinsley Mortimer on the CW show High Society, which comes on after America’s Next Top Model on Wednesdays. He says, ” It was a lot of fun working on the project. It was really crazy, and really dramatic, but I think it’s a really good show.”
Since Malik is a staple on the fashion scene, I had to ask him about his top five wardrobe must haves! He said, “I love my rhinestone glasses, necklaces by young designer Gabriel Shuldiner, my Jean-Michel Cazabat riding boots, fun t-shirts by Christopher Lee Sauvé, and my MAC cosmetics (black eyeliner, iridescent bronzing pots, babydoll blush, and NW45 concealer studio fix).” OK!
And for you girls out there on the party scene, I had to get some style tips for you! He said, “It’s always about the shoes. I don’t think you have to spend hundreds of dollars on shoes. But I think it has to be the right shoe for you. If the shoe is wrong, then the whole outfit’s over. If you can’t get a good shoe, just do a black pump.” But what about the Maino, ‘cheap shoe’ tirade? He says, “If you go to Steve Madden, they have great, inexpensive shoes. I think you can get something on a budget. It’s not about price, it’s about quality. It’s about swagger, not about cost.” Well said!
Keep an eye peeled for more of Malik’s hot projects (he’s working on a sunglasses and jewelry line), and of course tune in to the CW on Wednesdays at 9:30 to see him on High Society.
He is and will continue to be one to watch!
Smootches!
April 14, 2010 6:57 pm
Gotta love a fellow CAU alum! Panthers in the front, let me hear your grunt, ugh!
April 15, 2010 12:11 pm
I love this! and absolutely adore that he has a fashion merchandising degree (thats what im am going to school for). However, Idk about watching high society. After that tid-bit about how everyone should be allowed to say the “N” word – one of those chicks said, I was totally turned O-F-F from that show; wish he was on another show, otherwise I would have watched him but will rather stalk him on myspace than to give that show my viewer credits. Great Post!
April 15, 2010 5:29 pm
Uh oh. N-word? Recipe for a racist!
April 17, 2010 1:27 pm
what a tool. hes not “hip”. he wears tons of everything. he is a desperate climber.
and this statement: “It was the first time drag queens, celebrities, socialites, and transexuals were in the same room. That’s how people knew me.” is truly bold.
June 21, 2010 2:28 am
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August 19, 2010 6:50 am
what style? an obese black man with the wrong shade foundation, looks like baby shit or mud rubbed on his face, tacky cheap glasses with the lenses popped out, and his gimmick, tying a cheap piece of rick rack left over fabric to try and conceal his lard ass body. style??? this is famewhoring at its lowest form, someone who aspires to be snookie. btw, those hats just make ur head look even more deformed.