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Clarence Gabriel, Next Level Renaissance Man

Sep 14, 2020

Clarence Gabriel, Next Level Renaissance Man

Clarence Gabriel, Next Level Renaissance Man

This week I'm doing another interview a part of the series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I decided to catch up with Clarence Gabriel, who is a photographer, real estate agent, interior designer (and the list goes on and on).


This week I’m doing another interview a part of the series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I decided to catch up with Clarence Gabriel, who is a photographer, real estate agent, interior designer (and the list goes on and on). The last time we did an interview together was in 2016, and he owned a furniture store called 7th & Spring in Los Angeles. Well, a lot has changed since then; and now he lives in Atlanta and does photography, real estate, and multiple other projects. Plus, I have always enjoyed connecting with Clarence because of his infectious attitude towards positivity. To say that 2020 has been a trial for people is an understatement. There has been a lot of loss, sacrifice and overwhelming choices to make day in and day out. So I felt like talking with Clarence gave me a lot of hope and optimism on how to approach the unknown. Instead of focusing on a fearful future, Clarence reminded me to plant the seeds, dream big, and actively make your dreams a reality.

This week we played the interior design game, LOVE IT or HATE IT and why. We focused on interior design trends for 2020 from Architectural Digest written by Mikki Brammer. Above is a shoppable mood board based on my conversation with Clarence, be sure to listen and then shop the conversation. 


  1. Amped up neutrals, Lemieux Et Cie by Momeni Goubi Rug
  2. A Portrait Chroncile of Black Emotion amidst extreme racial tension by Clarence Gabriel, @Ijustwant2live
  3. Black owned Custom furniture designer Kevin Fuller, Velvet Bliss Chairs
  4. Lived in luxury by none other than Kelly Wearstler, LOMA sofa
  5. Clarence always has something with marble, Saarinen side table
  6. Bold and colorful artwork to energize a space, Untitled from the Series, Losing It
Moodboard Clarence Gabriel
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