Gossamer Swatch Sessions: Valissa Yoe Edition

Garo Sparo's Podcast

DJ VALISSA YOE Fashion Stylist, Makeup Artist, and DJ http://valissayoe.com/ Valissa Yoe prides herself in being a true renaissance woman. Raised in Westchester, the Big Apple was only a train ride away. Valissa moved to the city to attend FIT for Fashion Design. Right out of school she began working as a designer for KAI MILLA (Stevie Wonder’s wife). Valissa Yoe became a New York personality in great demand as an innovative powerhouse in the creative image market as a fashion stylist and makeup artist for clients such as MTV, Comedy Central, Vera Wang, Google, Sony Music, Donald Trump, Miss USA, Ethan Hawke, Tyson Beckford, and Oprah to name a few. Her work has her traveling from New York to London, Paris and Rome. Valissa Yoe is known for her stunning red coif with the appeal of Jessica Rabbit and the expression of Patricia Field. Valissa takes inspiration from the late and great McQueen, Chanel, Leigh Bowery and Warhol. After styling a range of musicians like Jay Sean, Drop the Lime, Ryan Leslie, Kid Cudi and Amanda Blank it was a natural progression for Valissa Yoe to begin djing in 2010. Her first dj gigs was opening for famed DJ A-trak and hip hop superstar, Drake. In one year time she has graced her skills at The Box, Le Bain at The Standard Hotel, The Thompson Hotel, East Village Radio, Brooklyn Bowl, Club 57, Topshop and Canal Room to name a few. Valissa Yoe’s has her finger on the pulse of what’s next in fashion makeup and music. She continues to set trends and sway crowds. Valissa’s confidence and charisma.