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The Top Reasons We Love You, Emil

The Top Reasons We Love You, Emil
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Top Reasons We Love You, Emil!

On your birthday, Emil, we just wanted to let you know why we love you…

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The Reasons We Love You, Emil

On your birthday, Emil, we just wanted to let you know why we love you…

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Yolanda Sangweni

Because he is a great house “father” and “mother.”

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Gwen Epps

He’s my Virgo brother — kind spirited, cool, and calm.

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Stacia Mahoney

Those fabulous Gucci loafers!

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Derreck Johnson

He single-handedly keeps the cupcake industry in Midtown Manhattan thriving.

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Tanisha Sykes

I love Emil because whenever I see him, he gives me an exuberant smile and says, “Heeeyyyyy!!!!!!!"

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Chloe Williams

Because he represents yesterday, today, and the future… A true Renaissance Man!!! #POW

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Brunelie Joseph

Emil is every thing…. I love him for every thing.

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Fred Jackson

I love Emil because he’s a true Renaissance man of style and culture (SERVE – HA!)

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Cieja Springer

I get to vicariously live through your fabulous life via Twitter!

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Celeste Harwell

My closet envy is Emil’s bag collection. He BRINGS IT every day with those BAGS.

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ToniAnn Demonte

A true Virgo: sexy, yet humble with impeccable taste. Graceful under pressure. A true perfectionist!

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Karen Williams

His honesty and REAL TALK!

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Lenyon Whitaker

I consider Emil to be an influencer and a culture and style ambassador.

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Patty Aguayo

Love him cause he’s EVERYWHERE!!!

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Derrick Taylor

He’s so kind and giving — he’d give you his advice and his last $5 if he had it.

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Greg Monfries

I love his quick wit, grace and unabashed ability to roll his neck.

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Reasons We Love Emil

WOOOOORK!!!!!

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Je Suis Enctraeia

He gives me snacks.

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Vanessa Bush

I love checking out Emil’s musical selections on Facebook. He always seems to capture the “essence” of the day with his selections.

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Wendy Wilson

I love how Emil adores his mom, who is a woman of class, charm and just a touch of sass. Their relationship is inspirational and lovely.

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Charli Penn

He gave me my dream job!

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Thembi Banks

Emil is the definition of polished, warm and humble. His career and talent are daily reminders of what I aspire to be.

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Marcia Gillespie

One of the many reasons why I love you Emil is because you bring such calm and so much light! Happy B-Day

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Charlise Ferguson

Every day with Emil is a #masterclass!

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Elosi Ikharo

I love Emil’s vibrant energy!

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Tia Williams

Because he switched up his style when he got glasses. What’s not to love about a man who takes his look seriously and SERVES?

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Herbert Willis

Emil is the man because he watched the throne!

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Vanessa Bush

I love checking out Emil’s musical selections on Facebook. He always seems to capture the “essence” of the day with his selections.

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Heidi Madera

I can always count on Emil to have an extra pencil or two laying around for me to pitch to advertisers. LOL!
All jokes aside, Emil’s got a heart of gold and would help me sell water to a well, if I asked him to.

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Shakyna Bolden

In all his greatness remains humility, compassion and honor.

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Danny Shaw

Because he’s Fierce, Fun and Fabulous.

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Zandile Blay

A mean shoe game, luxe accessories and Blazers of LIFE are just a few reasons I love me some Emil Wilbekin. But what makes that love legendary? His running #masterclass series and occasional reading lessons. 

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Steven Psyllos

…Because he’s my brother.

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Reasons We Love Emil

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMIL!!!!!

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