Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2016 | Page 387
Vincent Mc Doom | Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
Who is Vincent Mc Doom?
It is very difficult to encapsulate who I am as I am so many different things to different people. Everyone has an opinion or vision of who they think I am. If you were to ask me who I think I am, I would say I still remain a timid and humble island boy at heart, who grew up playing amongst the natural backdrop of my island St. Lucia but also always envisioned a life of something more than just my small island. Aspirations that always included helping others, establishing a legacy for fashion for my country and also providing pathways for others to explore their creative and artistic sides. People think because of my flamboyant and larger than life character that it is always about me. That is so far from the truth as I strive to help others grow as others helped and supported me. My philosophy is always to pass it on and help others.
Memories of growing up in St. Lucia
I had a very humble upbringing and for as long as I can remember I have always wanted to work in fashion. I have been very blessed that I have been able to channel my talent and passion into that area. My grandmother was a seamstress so from an early age I was exposed to the art of clothing construction, which of course I absorbed vicariously as a curious child. However it was never a case of being brought in to help her, I was way too busy being a little boy doing what little boys do. Following my graduating from high school, I was fortunate to secure myself a job as an accountant at a bookshop which sold the latest fashion magazines. That is where my motivation grew to aspire to leave the island and one day become part of what I saw in those magazines.