3 Minute Thread: Janvier Wete
"Never assume anything, and always schedule your emails before bed"
I sat behind Janvier at a panel talk recently and thought he looked cool, so I asked him if he wanted to be on 3 Minute Threads. Sometimes life really is that simple! Hope you enjoy.
Who are you?
Janvier Wete, Co-Founder of the short film platform of Minute Shorts.
What are you wearing?
Denim ensemble by Arte Antwerp - shoutout to Bertony and Faiz. Plain white tee. Bootleg Uggs slippers.
Why did you choose this outfit?
Comfort.
Where did you wear it?
At the office, in meetings and at the pub.
What’s the best style lesson you’ve learned over the years?
I heard this quote in an interview a few years ago, but to paraphrase it: “Wear the clothes, don’t let the clothes wear you.”
One person you think has great style?
My dad, a true Congolese “Sapeur”.
Best life hack?
Never assume anything, and always schedule your emails before going to bed to be sent at 8 am.
Your favourite person to follow?
Kai has the best style in the game imo.
One recommendation to read, watch, listen, see or do?
Read: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin.
Watch: Akinola Davies Jr.’s film, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ at London Film Festival this month if you can. Or ‘Meeting Mr. Samuel’ on Minute Shorts platform.
Listen Beach House ‘Bloom’ album!
Follow Janvier on Instagram and feed your imagination over on Minute Shorts!
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