Laetitia Tamko
A note from Anais:
When Laetitia first came to I+W, she always commented on our playlists. I thought it was sweet when she said it’s how she knew she was in the right place.
laetitia: *casually* this is my song.
me: yeah it’s great. wait…what do you mean?
her: like, this is my song. I’m the one singing!
Laetitia Tamko, or better known as Vagabon, is a Cameroonian-American musical artist/producer, and I got to pick her brain a bit —
Can you please make us a playlist?
What service do you get at Iris and West?
Hybrid lashes.
What keeps you coming back?
Anais makes sure my natural lashes are always healthy and protected. I love the ease of my extensions. They look so natural.
What must-haves do you keep in your bag?
Pat McGrath lip gloss, hand sanitizer, Weleda Skin Food.
Where’s your favorite place to grab a drink in LA? What are you ordering?
I recently went to Gold Line in Highland Park, it makes me feel like I’m in NYC. And the Gold Liner is my drink of choice there.
Who has inspired you, as an artist, and/or as a person?
Overall I’m inspired by artists who have built worlds and playgrounds around them with their art. Bjork is one example of an artist of that caliber.
The music industry can be pretty rough; mind, body, and soul. How do you like to unwind? How do you stay true to yourself?
For me, running and working out really helps me unwind from the stress of my work as a musician. It’s also become increasingly important to spend time with those who don’t do the same work as me. I also like to go off the grid and be in nature to feel grounded.
OUTFITS! We always love what you put together, whether it be photo shoots or what you have on at your appointments! What pieces or designers are your current favs?
I love Chopova Lowena, vintage Jean Paul Gaultier. I also like sustainability in clothing so I also buy secondhand vintage. For my casual days, I’m mostly in streetwear brands like Brain Dead and my musician friends’ merchandise.
How can we support you?
By continuing to play my songs in the studio :)
