Duckie Confetti is a New York-based celebrity stylist and fashion designer known for creating theatrical and avant-garde looks. He’s the very definition of a trendsetter—producing gutsy pieces that sear fashion memory and inspire copycats to quickly attempt to follow suit.  

Take the luxe-fur-meets-casual-slides look, for example. Duckie was the original creator of the iconic fur slides (as seen on the Kardashians) before brands like Givenchy and Fendi dropped theirs. He introduced leopard print to men’s streetwear when he deconstructed a plain black hoodie for Meek Mill, replacing the sleeves with the animal print. 

Beyond fantastic fur, the eclectic Confetti Boutique includes bejeweled earmuffs, sequined jerseys, camo-print mesh bodysuits, and the iconic money-printed pajamas that Beyoncé wore in her epic visual album, “Black is King.”

Duckie wears many different hats and runs his growing empire to the beat of his own drums. 

Many designers tend to follow the fashion calendar, but Duckie’s approach is a bit unconventional. He releases his own men’s and womenswear capsule collections throughout the year—sporadically. They sell out in minutes.

Duckie has been featured in Vogue, Elle, and Bazaar among other publications. He’s worked with major artists like Cardi B, Amber Rose, Teyana Taylor, Fabolous, French Montana, Dej Loaf, Draya Michele, Meek Mill, and more. 

Ahead of the Juneteenth celebrations on Saturday, we asked Duckie about the meaning of the now-federal holiday, and discussed his portrayal of Black people as “successful, regal, and respected.” You can check out their latest projects on Creatively here.  

Meet fashion designer and tastemaker, Duckie Confetti.

What is the first creative project you remember?

During highschool, [my first creative project was] making denim. I used to do studded, bleached, and rhinestone denim. It was my first creative project and I gained a lot of popularity from it. It’s what helped build my confidence to design.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Innovative. Bold. Confident. 

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

The Beyoncé collaboration was the most fulfilling for me because her team reached out to me—and of course, it wasn’t something that I had to be persuaded to do. It was really my wow moment and really an honor to be a part of it.

Beyoncé wore this custom Duckie Confetti design in a scene from her visual album, “Black is King.”

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

The custom piece that I did for Mary J. Blige for her tribute on BET. I got very little direction, they just gave me the specifics which were minimal and they didn’t bother me. In a sense it kind of scared me. Creating for someone so legendary, the pressure was on. I felt they really trusted me and that gave me more of a sense of confidence. They knew I was going to do a great job but it led to a lot of stress and pressure.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with, or something you’re taught?

For me, it was something I was born with, I don’t know anything else. I think you can be taught creativity but I don’t think you will have the same passion as you would if you were born with it. When you’re born with it, that passion to create is endless. I’m creative in all aspects and it’s definitely something I was born with.

Mink purses designed by Duckie Confetti.

What’s the last dream you had?

I was on vacation and my friend stole my money. I don’t know why I had all of this money on me. There was so much money. I didn’t know exactly how much she stole from me. It felt so real, because in real life I really don’t like wallets.

What does Juneteenth mean to you and how will you be honoring it this weekend?

Juneteenth for me is about standing in my own Black excellence and being a representation, not only for my ancestors, but for who we are now as a proud, strong Black culture. It is important to show the world that as Black people we are not defined by just the negative aspects of our community, but that we can be successful, regal, respected, and lead with class no matter where we go or what we are doing. On Juneteenth I simply want to relax, reflect, and show up as the best version of myself!  

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

I hope people write that I always stayed on trend, that I was always innovative, and that I shook the era. I hope they say there was never a dull moment when he created and everything he created was timeless.  

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