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BET Harlem Heights star, and Trenton,
New Jersey native, Pierre Downing, talks
with Obvious Magazine about style,
family, and future.
photography: jerris Madison for
www.jerrismadison.com
Stylist: Carl Ayers for
the Talent Unlimited Group
Styling Assistant: Khalique for
Monarchy Management Group
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Jacket Converse
Jeans Diesel
Boots Via Spiga
Shades Fendi
Watch Nooka
Rosary Stylist’s own
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Tank top American Apparel
Jeans Akademik
Boots Via Spiga
Suspenders Stylist’s Own
Jewelry Babette Epaulette
(p)ierre Downing went from local hoopster to college team captain. Amongst his awards and
accolades, including running the NYC marathon), one of his greatest accomplishments is being a role model
and mentor for inner-city youth and women. Two organizations closest to Pierre are New Jersey based UIH
Family Partners (the State’s oldest non-profit organization for children) and New York based Black Girls Rock,
Inc. (an arts-initiative that let’s young girls of color know how beautiful they are.)
After his success on BET’s Harlem Heights, Pierre has remained connected to his roots and made advances
in his career . He has hosted events forat-risk teens and been a motivational speaker for school children. His
television exposure, combined with a degree in theater, has helped him land roles in plays, short films, and a
television pilot. He hopes to furtherdevelop in his craft of acting and expand his modeling career. Pierre says
he “will forever be grateful to the show for casting the Pierre net out into the world.”
What inspires you?
My Mother, Grandmother, and Aunts. Their drive,
strength, love, humility and passion to just live
life is what inspires and drives me to make moves
everyday! Without them I wouldn’t be where I
am today.
What is a ideal date?
My ideal date with a woman starts with her
arriving at my house, a bottle of good wine
already opened, and a glass for her on the table.
I’m in the kitchen putting the finishing touch on
one of my favorite dishes with Nat King Cole play-
ing in the background. We’d sit and enjoy dinner
over wine. I’m a simple man. Good food, wine, a
woman able to maintain quality conversation with
a wonderful sense of humor; works for me. After
that I might change up the tempo of music and
cut a rug to see what dance moves she’s working
with. All in all, a simple good time is better then
trying to satisfy any question of expectations.
What would change or improve
about yourself?
I can always improve my focus. I also need to take
more time for ME.
What do you pack in your weekend
bag?
Depends on who I am spending the weekend
with! Definitely a change of underwear. That may
be all I need...LOL!
What quote do you live by?
An awesome woman recently told me, “No matter
how difficult, continue on your path”.
5 items you must have in your
closet:
Stand out tie, a quality pair of jeans, dinner jacket,
pair of Christian Louboutin mens sneakers, and a
classic suit for all occasions.
Male Christian Louboutin Sneakers
Pierre Downing Must Have!
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Jacket Converse
Watch Nooka
Rosary Stylist’s Own
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Shirt Most Official Seven
Blazer Xagon Men
Jeans Diesel
Tie H&M
Boots Via Spiga
Gloves Stylist’s Own
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Shirt The Brooklyn Circus
Jeans Akademik
Sneakers Nike
Belt Leather Island
Rosary and Ring Stylist’s Own
Tank top American Apparel
Cardigan TopMan
Jeans Akademik
Boots Via Spiga
Ring Stylist’s own
Chain Model’s own
