R&B artiste Prince Ishimwe, also known as Darest, stands out not just for his melodious tunes but for his distinctive fashion sense. The singer has refined a personal style that seamlessly blends casual comfort with street edge, creating what he playfully calls his gangster look. In an exclusive interview with The New Times’ Eliane Irakoze, the former Juda Muzik boy band member opens up about his fashion choices, style inspiration and the personal philosophy that guides his wardrobe decisions. For Darest, fashion isn't just about following trends, it's about creating an authentic personal statement that resonates with both his artistic identity and daily life. How would you describe your fashion style? My style is more of casual and a bit of street wear or some might call it ‘gangster look.’ Do you have a designer? I have two designers. I go for Matheo Studio when I need to create something different like a style that will be unique. I am also a regular client of Davo Style. This is when I need already made clothes and mostly casual. Second hand or new clothes? I prefer first hand because I like being clean and having to put on clothes that are unique What are your kind of accessories? My go-to accessories are either earring, watch and a phone music speaker What is your fashion weakness? Because of how I’m obsessed with shoes, sometimes I forget to care about T-shirts and shirts to be on the same level with shoes What is your favorite shoe brand? My most favorite shoe brand would definitely be Nike and Bottega boots. They drive me crazy for real What inspires your fashion choices? The nature and weather inspire me a lot but also occasions can inspire me too...depending on how I want to look on that specific occasion What outfit can’t you resist? A black color outfit attracts me What do you consider when shopping? First the mood of how I want to look in the present and sometimes seeing the outfits that are trending to not look like others What item that you cannot go without? That will be my phone because it’s like my office. My phone keeps everything I need for my day to go well What is your fashion advice? Looking good is real, it defines who you are.
