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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Bootlegrocstar-A-1024x846.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1871" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar is on a mission to become the next big thing in fashion. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Jamaican creative Neko ‘Bootlegrocstar’ Kelly, 25, is a stylist, who has been navigating the fashion realm for more than five years. He is on a mission to become the next big thing globally and has been working tirelessly to achieve this dream.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>“Being able to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my biggest accomplishment." </p><cite> —  Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>
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<p>“The goal
is to style so many fashion magazine covers that I lose count. I want to send celebrities
on the Grammy and Oscars red carpets in the most eye-catching couture and
pieces, which will ultimately cement myself and work in popular culture,” Kelly
said.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/002-1024x682.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1872" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar adjusts Shanzi's outfit during a photoshoot. </figcaption></figure>
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<p>Kelly told<strong> BUZZ</strong> that he grew up in a fashionable family, so it was no surprise that he started his fashion journey in high school where he would style his neighbour and a close friend whenever they are attending events.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>“My brand is unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered reflection of who I am."  </p><cite> — Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>
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<p>After leaving
high school, he was a stylist assistant for a year, before branching off to
build his brand, ‘Bootlegrocstar’. Already, he has styled international and
local celebrities like Keke Palmer, Rita Ora, Masicka, Nadine Sutherland,
Konshens and Tanya Stephens. </p>
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<p>“Being
able to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my
biggest accomplishment. I never wanted anything as bad and as hard. It’s
literally a dream come true,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/004-1024x684.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1873" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar's (left) 'irie' collection was launched on August 1.  </figcaption></figure>
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<p>Known for dropping unexpected bombs on social media, Kelly is also the owner of a fashion line – Bootleg Rocstar Merch, through which he encourages subscribers to be bold, daring and shameless. On August 1, he launched a new collection that drew inspiration from the irie Jamaican culture.&nbsp;The collection has swimwear, hoodies, crop tops, bucket hats, T-shirts, shorts and socks. </p>
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<p>“My brand is unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered reflection of who I am. It’s insanely creative, unapologetic, open-minded and fabulous. That’s who I am at my core. That’s my brand,” he said. </p>
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<p>— Andre Cooper</p>
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