Can you give us a little overview of what you're working on at the moment?
"I'm fresh back from a trip to Trinidad where I worked on some special projects with legendary photographer Jonathan Mannion. Q-TIP and I are planning our new party in the city. Violette [Vashtie's clothing line] is in production for a couple of summer T-shirts with the re-launch of the website coming soon. I'm directing my first film at the end of the year/early next. I'm a brand Ambassador for Heineken. I started a new Tumblr which will be dedicated to vintage pieces that will be for sale on VioletteNewYork.com."

Above: Vashtie is wearing a vintage Wu-Tang T-shirt, vintage Levi's cut-offs, and black platform patent leather Air Force 1s.