Stevie Boi is an American fashion designer and founder of the luxury eyewear line SB Shades. He currently resides in Baltimore.[1]
Stevie Boi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Label | SB Shades |
Career
Stevie Boi was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was raised mainly outside the United States.[2] He reported in an interview that he grew up with parents who were in the Army and traveled a lot during his childhood.[3] He started designing in 2007 and quit his job with the military to start his business selling eyewear.[4] Boi's big break was landing his eyewear on the cover of Vogue Italia November issue shot by Steven Meisel's, plus an additional six-page spread entitled "The A Train", featuring pieces from his collection "Coexist".[5]Time magazine conducted an interview with Boi. The interview brought great press coverage for Boi and his brand. He was voted number 1 on Time magazines "9 Dream Jobs That Actually Pay" list.[6]