Meet Devin Dlugolinski | Fashion and Print Model – Supermodel

We had the good fortune of connecting with Devin Dlugolinski and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Devin, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important factor behind my success is the comfort I hold in my personality and uniqueness. I define myself by who I am by living life everyday in my own vision combined with attempting to go off the course of a “normal” life and search for more fulfilling, exciting things in my journey. I believe this is the most important factor of not only my brand, but myself. living life in your own skin and finding your way without being held by any constraints is the most crucial thing you can do to achieve confidence followed by success.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My Career is something I build everyday, what’s sets me apart for others is my drive. I have an destine force within me that guides my confidence throughout my life. I know what I am doing is something simply bigger than me, I have started something I’ve wanted to do my entire life so in this moment I am in my full force energy towards my goals, which I believe sets me apart. I have also loved creating an aesthetic through a captured moment on film, always. When I became aware of my potential and where I wanted to go, my eyes became set on NYC. A city I’ve loved my entire life, I knew I needed to find some way into the fashion and art world but unfortunately at the time, I had no idea there happened to be a large Cleveland modeling community. After roughly 2 years of searching for opportunities here in Cleveland, I had found a designer post for a casting call at a public library near me. I could not believe my eyes because the location was in my city! I was there! The first model I ever met in Cleveland was Lauren Tee and we both made it through! From there I networked my way to where I am today with no intentions to slow down. It was not easy. However it was not damaging, but it was not easy. I am an optimist and paired with my drive for modeling I tend to avoid challenges but I do face challenges of course but those I keep more private, but as for challenges I’ve learned from in my career, producers and people above me has greatly impacted my knowledge on modeling by understanding if I feel uncomfortable in my outfit or a piece, a model does not have a say as to what we where. I want the world to know that my goal is to inspire people and children to live a life worth living that’s dedicated to you, your family, and the rare ones that are there for you. Life is more a mental game than a physical race.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Right off the bat, the free Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the best aspects of Cleveland. To eat, for Pizza Angelo’s in Lakewood. For sushi, Goma downtown or Omuzi in Parma. The BEST breakfast spot in the whole city which my family and i have been going to since my Mother was pregnant with my older sister is Gabe’s family restaurant in old Brooklyn. For the late night food Barrio in Tremont is where you’ll find me. To drink my favorite place in the city is LOST social club, the music is my type of atmosphere. Bright side for early drinks is always wonderful.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
In my experience so far in modeling, I have been educated greatly on so many aspects of modeling, art, music, performance, entrepreneurship, etc. Some of the greatest helps in my career have been
Qutta Qutta (Designer)
One of the very first designers to see the light in me, I have such a special place in my heart for Qutta.

Macey Chmura – beauty.by.Macey (Hairstylist)
Has always been by my side to jump into the world of fashion and hair combined!

Tawtiana Reese – lucidartoffashion (Desinger)
One of the best connections I have ever felt with a designer

Sophia Piercy – a Cleveland designer and wonderful entrepreneur friend of mine! She deserves one of the biggest shoutouts because she has worked so hard for so long I cannot wait to see her continue!

Briden – @theaurakingnyc (Photographer)
A very educational and kind photographer who is extremely talented

Dominic Forniti @mynameisdominico (photographer)
The talent for the new wave of photography and catching a moment on film is so undeniable in all of Dominic’s work.

UV (designer)
UV has been so helpful to my career by helping me show that i can model many different looks and not just a beautiful gown, UV is one of the BEST designers from CLE, very thankful for him.

Damaris Ellis (Producer)
Creator of OMU, Damaris has helped me in so many ways and gave me opportunities to grow in my career.

Luv Lee (Producer)
One of the best producers I’ve met in CLE, so professional and makes the energy always worth wile!

Stella Evan’s ( Model – Producer )
Stella is one of the nicest, NICEST ladies I have ever met, her first show under Uncoveredproductions was one of the TOP shows of 2023, I will never forget 10/07/23 EVER! Stella has showed me so much love every single time we see each other.

Instagram: @ddlugolinski

Other: my production company which is coming in Fall 2024 Instagram @wellington.productions

Image Credits
Photos in White Outfit shot by @theaurakingnyc studio @chedderstudios white outfit @riptideroco Photo (one) in Multi Colored Dress + Stars shot by @theaurakingnyc studio @chedderstudios white outfit @riptideroco Photos in Black Top/Top’s (Cover Photo) shot by @mynameisdominico studio @humanheartsstudio Photos in Silver Two Piece shot by @mynameisdominico studio @humanheartsstudio