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“This AA Pioneer Is Today’s Mr. Fashionista”


His name is Ira J. Perry, a stylist and the real definition of today’s fashionista.

Ira’s motto, which is one that he lives by, and that is “I am fashion”

“I really like connecting to people through clothing” Ira said during our phone conversation, “doctors do it by being hands on, some artist do it through song but for me it’s all about your wardrobe”.

“Wardrobe-ing someone through clothing is my thing because I have an eye for detail.” “Fashion is my life, my love and my passion.”

Ira works with both men and women within his clientele and as a straight man, he can appreciate styling both sexes however he said “He can always appreciate seeing a well-dressed sexy woman.”

Mr. Perry gravitated toward fashion because, fashion was his environment growing up as a kid.

We came from a well dressed family; which is why Ira can appreciate fashion and style.  

Mr. Fashionista is not only my cousin and my heart, but he drove his fashion point home, when he reminded me why, we love the movie “Mahogany” so much and how Diana Ross’ fashion was so on point! 

He talked about the fashion in that movie, particularly the scene when Tracy Chambers (Diana Ross’ character), walked into that fashion agency wearing the flared fitted dress, with the cape and wide brim hat; carrying a clutch wearing the pumps to match.

We both agreed, fashion such as Diana Ross’ wardrobe in Mahogany, may only be found today in thrift shops. Ira knows this, because he thrift shop (s) as often as he can.

Currently working in a corporate setting as a fashion consultant, Ira is based in New York city and affiliated with the Thomas Faison Agency.

He has previously worked with individuals such as, “Kiss the DJ”, “Master of the mix”, a recent reality series and many other high-end associates.

You can read more about Ira’s work and his creativity at his blogspots here and the morning dish – Both sites have been added to this forum.

Please join me in saluting, Ira Jacques Perry, as a modern-day pioneer and today’s fashionista!

166 thoughts on ““This AA Pioneer Is Today’s Mr. Fashionista””

  1. 🙂 OOOOOOOHHHH I like this! I like him.

    I like how Tracy incorporated Diana Ross into homebody’s post.

    He’s a cutie.

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    1. OOOOOOOHHHH I like this! I like him.
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      Me2, can’t wait to check him out and read more about him. he’s really nice looking. he look really sexy in those pics 2.

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    2. I like how Tracy incorporated Diana Ross into homebody’s post.

      He’s a cutie.
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      He’s very handsome, and that pic screams, ‘i know ya’ll want me’ lol.

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    1. Morning everyone.

      How rude of me to walk in this house and not greet ya’ll., but i was overtaken by this post.

      please forgive me fam.

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      1. @TAMALA
        MY MANAGER MAKES THEM AND HER SALSA IS OFF THE CHAIN TOO.. NOTHING LIKE A GOOD BREAKFAST TO START UP THIS WEEKND

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    2. Whaddup people!

      I can really appreciate the ‘african american’ pioneers Tracy have highlighted on this blog thus far. it does my heart good knowing that we are doing positive things.

      “BIG UP” to this brotha ya’ll.

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      1. I think he’s just AWESOME!!!!
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        haven’t even fully read the post yet. i’m so taken back by the pictures.

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      1. @Yvonne, I was waiting for you to ‘step to his butt’

        all the ‘ceo men’ HATIN cause we lovin dude!!!

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      2. all the ‘ceo men’ HATIN cause we lovin dude!!!
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        sorry @Zenna,
        my comment wasn’t out of jealousy but peeping NOSYNESS or wanting extended info. @Yvonne. ‘Dude got it goin on’ so, no shade here sweetness.

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    1. Is he married, Boo’ed up, kids, attached? what?
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      all dem questions aint none of our damn business.

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      1. Congratulations Ira,
        I like your name….it sound ‘rich and sexy’
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        so does SOLDIER

        No it don’t! SoldierBoy, sounds more like you’ve been to war or bought to start a revolution!!! lol

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    1. He is ‘sexy as hell”
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      AND FINE TOO! DAMN!!!
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      And Tracy aint hooking none of ya’ll up wit him so you can loook and LUST all you want ladies.

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      1. he just don’t do it for me.
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        @Mrs, but that doesn’t mean he’s not nice looking and that’s for damn sure!

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    1. Thanks Tracy for this moment n Black history.
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      I agree…it’s nice to see who’s doing ‘doing what’ and tra keeps us informed.

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      1. So sexy men aren’t your type? What kind of men do you like?
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        It’s not that, he looks so pretty. I like ruff necks. lol

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  2. This is some real “morning delight”…I like looking at fine men in the morning.

    Congratulations to him….and he is so RIGHT Diana’s fashion in Mahogany is some real history for making the point!

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    1. he aight but SOUND gay than a MF!!!!

      what dude would like mahogany?
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      You’re the main one labeling Black men as gay.

      I doubt this one is.

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    2. what dude would like mahogany?
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      I like Mahogany, the movie was on last sunday and me and a female crony of mine, watched it twice., we had a great time too. 🙂 and i’m far from gay baby!

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      1. (Do You Know Where You’re Going To?)
        (Masser/Goffin)
        Do you know where you’re going to?
        Do you like the things that
        life is showing you
        Where are you going to?
        Do you know…?
        Do you get
        What you’re hoping for
        When you look behind you
        There’s no open door
        What are you hoping for?
        Do you know…?
        Once we were standing still in time
        Chasing the fantasies
        That filled our minds
        You knew how I loved you
        But my spirit was free
        Laughin’ at the questions
        [ Find more Lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.org/dTs ]
        That you once asked of me
        Do you know where you’re going to?
        Do you like the things that
        life is showing you
        Where are you going to?
        Do you know…?
        Now looking back at
        all we’ve planned
        We let so many dreams
        Just slip through our hands
        Why must we wait so long
        Before we’ll see
        How sad the answers
        To those questions can be
        Do you know where you’re going to?
        Do you like the things that
        life is showing you
        Where are you going to?
        Do you know…?
        Do you get
        What you’re hoping for
        When you look behind you
        There’s no open door
        What are you hoping for?
        Do you know…?
        Lyrics: Theme from Mahogany, Diana Ross [end]

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      1. i’m so fucking str8 if i look @ you hard i could fuck you into an oblivion.
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        DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      2. i’m so fucking str8 if i look @ you hard i could fuck you into an oblivion.
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        ^^*DEAD!!!

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    3. what dude would like mahogany?
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      You sound ridiculous! Really you do.

      I know alotta ‘STR8 guys’ who like chic-flicks!!!

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    4. he aight but SOUND gay than a MF!!!!

      what dude would like mahogany?
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      the fact that he like the movie MAHOGANY shows his good taste in fashion. And I like how BQ put the pics on her wall. Priceless!!!

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    5. Ok well damn @all ya’ll, I had no RIGHT to judge this brotha based upon the fact that he like the movie Mahogany. ‘MY BAD’ my ending comment was whacked and for that, i retrack.

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  3. Digging this dude and loving this post!!!

    *clapping my hands for a bad-ass african american pioneer doing da damn thing!!****

    Thank you Ms. Bell!!

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    1. wondering how to PRONOUNCE his middle name, can anyone tell me.
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      JOCK QUISH, like KEESH, JOC-KEESH. The name is french.

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  4. CONGRATULATIONS DUDE!!!!

    YOU LUCKY, YOU HAVE A BLOG QUEEN WHO’S PROUD OF YOU.

    THAT’S A BLESSING!!!!!

    I WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS!!!!!

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    1. FROM THE LOOKS OF YOU—>YOU EXEMPLIFY FASHION!!!
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      I like his jacket….that’s hot ta death!

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  5. Congratulations to Mr. Perry!

    I can appreciate a man who is about something and doing great things in the history of our people.

    Again –> CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. I AM FUCKIN BLOWN AWAY BY THIS GUY!!!!

    DAMN!!!!!! HE FINE!!!!!!!

    TRACY YOU KINDA TEASED US WITH ‘THE BITS AND PIECES’ ABOUT THIS BROTHA.

    DAMN I’M THIRSTY……L..O…MOUTHINFUCKING LOUD!!!

    WHOAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. nice post ms. bell….very handsome man…very handsome he is.

    if you’re reading mr. perry, ‘congratulations to you’ i pray you excel in your every endeavor!!!

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  8. Dude look real simple and not overdone. you see alot of these stylist looking a fuckin mess. you can tell this dude has class. and if he’s related to ‘our queen’ ya’ll know he does. big ups to ira j.

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    1. Dude look real simple and not overdone. you see alot of these stylist looking a fuckin mess. you can tell this dude has class.
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      well that’s because he ain’t in hollywierd.

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    2. Dude look real simple and not overdone. you see alot of these stylist looking a fuckin mess. you can tell this dude has class. and if he’s related to ‘our queen’ ya’ll know he does. big ups to ira j.
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      Those stylist wanna be queens. lol

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  9. Dude look real simple and not overdone. you see alot of these stylist looking a fuckin mess.
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    digg it, wit the green hair and the gold shoes. dude look like he’s a REALIST!

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  10. Dude is haut like that!

    Peace to him for doing his thing.

    Now let me see what all da ‘ceo ladies’ done said about diss pretty nicca 🙂

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  11. Hey Tracy….cuz Thank You so much! Yours words were beautiful. Thanks for the consideration in showcasing my work….. its my heart as u know! Keep up the great work wit ur writing …our show is comin soon.

    Also thanks for all the postive comments…i love my ppl! And ladies only….yes Im single, no kids and if you ask me… Im ready!
    Checkout my blog http://www.themorningdish.blogspot.com or email me @ mr_istyle28@yahoo.com

    Peace & Blessings!

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    1. Hey Mr. I-style, i guess you also mr. fashionista? cause your comment is directed at Tra ‘aka-blog queen’ mmmmm. can’t wait to see your show tho. 🙂

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    2. Also thanks for all the postive comments
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      we try to stay positive here esp. when some1 is doing poistive things!!!! 🙂

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    3. Hey Tracy….cuz Thank You so much! Yours words were beautiful. >> Yes they were she has a way with words, that’s the gift of a writer Keep up the good work Ira!

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    4. Hey Ira, why you list your email address for ‘all to see’ LOL….I hope Trace highlight you again when you have your show…Best of luck to you tho.

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    5. Thanks for the consideration in showcasing my work
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      @Ira, your blessed to have such an opportunity like this and we’re BLESSED having read it!!! you sound so sweet, God bless you 🙂

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    6. i love my ppl! And ladies only….yes Im single, no kids and if you ask me… Im ready!
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      Take your time Ira, being single is a blessing and having someone you love is an addition., and kids, well., that’s just a big responsibility you want to be ready for, so TAKE YOUR TIME.

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      1. and kids, well., that’s just a big responsibility you want to be ready for, so TAKE YOUR TIME.
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        I COSIGN, listen to him @Ira…

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    7. Hey Tracy….cuz Thank You so much!
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      That was so nice…saying ‘thank you’ mean so much and as one of her many readers “I can RESPECT THAT” 🙂 Stay Blessed!

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