Quinn Cabie is a modern-day jack-of-all-trades. Filling his days with IT work, by night, Quinn works as a photographer, creative director, and jewelry designer, among other things. He is a hustler, with a golden attitude, which is why we loved chatting with him recently, and getting to know the man behind the photos.
While Quinn started out in IT which is, reportedly, not the most creative of jobs, he tells us that one of his greatest accomplishments in that field has been maintaining his authenticity, and remaining a unique soul, in a sea of machinery. No doubt, a sign of his naturally creative soul, which has also pushed him into becoming a podcaster, philosopher, and investor, on top of everything else.
Naturally, with such an impressive creative rap sheet, we just had to get his take on what it means to be creative in this modern world.
“Being creative means separating yourself from the world. Fully, and I mean fully embracing who you are as a person. When you are creative, you’re not normal. You have a weight on your shoulders to be unique. That’s what being creative means to me.”
His creative spirit and love of novelty is also what eventually pushed him into the world of fashion. He recalls how he first started noticing men at the events he was attending who appeared really well-dressed, in his eyes.
“A little while later, I just woke up one day and I decided I wanted to be “Fresh”. So that same day I learned about men’s wear and I bought 5 pairs of shoes and bought clothes and went from there. I wouldn’t say I had any inspirations, I mainly wanted to look different from everyone else, I wanted to build a style that can’t be copied.”
However, he does quote Scotch & Soda as one of his favorite fashion brands, chiefly for their seasonal designs, affordable prices, and quality material. As an artist, it’s Quinn’s mission to let the world around inspire him and propel him further in his artistic journey.
Both in fashion and music, Quinn demonstrates an eclectic style, and enjoys blending different styles to create a new, unique look. In fashion, that style can be witnessed and enjoyed on Quinn’s social media accounts. In music, he enjoys a mix of genres, naming Satin Jackets, Super8 & Tab, Makoto, and Degz, as some of his all-time favorite artists.
Quinn also confides he has some impressive plans for the future. He hopes his investments will pay off, but also that he will achieve success in his personal life, with marriage and starting a family. His friends and loved ones, people like Auset and Nad Pitt, are some of his biggest inspirations.
He also looks forward to giving back, and hopes to become involved in charity work in Trinidad.
Before we let him go, we asked Quinn for some words of advice for young creatives, and he did not disappoint.
“If you feel scared about being different, don’t. Being different is what this world needs to move forward.”
