The video captures a behind‑the‑scenes vlog of Jimmy Butler’s GQ magazine photo shoot. Fashion director Mobolaji Dawodu explains his organic styling approach, emphasizing Jimmy’s personal vibe and allowing the shoot to evolve naturally. Throughout the segment, crew members (identified as Speaker A and Speaker C) give pose directions, discuss lighting and composition, and engage in light‑hearted banter about a bird on set and timing. The dialogue reveals the collaborative process of styling, pose coaching, and logistical coordination, including a 15‑minute window before the next setup. Notable mentions include Brandy Savage and the “look of the future,” illustrating the creative atmosphere and the blend of professionalism with casual humor during the shoot.
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God, please.
So my name is Mobolaji Dawodu. I am the fashion director at GQ. The style is pretty organic, you know? Jimmy has a vibe. Jimmy seems like Jimmy does what the fuck Jimmy wants to do. Like, when someone has their own personal style, you could just, like, bring interesting clothes, interesting colors, and Let the magic happen organically.
Look at that damn bird dive! Okay, everybody be brave now, but when that bird gets down here and peck at one of you, y'all not gonna be mad at me.
Thinking about him as like more like dancer-esque in his length and his body, you know, in terms of the poses. Good, now relax your arms. Good. Now stand up straight, lean back a little. Good. Lean over at me.
Good.
Good. It looks sick.
That is.
No, that's— You put on some shades. Yo, you a stunner, man. Got your glasses on. I can see. Oh, you, you really need those? Yeah, I'm nearsighted. So you was doing all of that on me not wearing Your glasses. This is not makeup. It's moisturizer. Yes, it's moisturizer. We can see you. You couldn't see me before?
Wow.
I was looking at color. Wow, how I look? She didn't know what she was doing when she was doing me. That's crazy. My hips and legs don't work like y'all's.
Yeah, bend your legs a little more, like you're closer.
That's hot.
Good, good. Arms wide, mawaji high for me. No, look, Jimmy, look up at those arms. Eyes here, just right here.
Good, good. Okay, I see what y'all did right there.
So like, I want there to be like an overhang on this thing. So if it's that, whatever, use that. Just, yeah, we'll do this this way towards me.
Yep.
You want it coming in from the top?
I'd like it to come in from the top. Or less from the top, like halftime.
Look, man, I'm just walking to the set. That's all I'm doing.
Bring it back a little.
This way?
Yeah, good. And hand— yeah, good. And now looking straight. Good. Expensive. 15 minutes before the next setup is ready.
15 minutes? Perfect.
I got 15 minutes in my Ladies and gentlemen, sitting with Brandy Savage. Ladies.
This is the look of the future here, fellas. Jimmy Butler fan, and I'm gonna need that Big Face Coffee.
