Jai Lyle MCMLXXXII: A fashion brand that honors family, history, and culture

Jai Lyle’s journey into fashion wasn’t a direct path—it was shaped by years of exploration and a deep commitment to creativity. Reflecting on his life before launching Jai Lyle MCMLXXXII, Lyle explained, “I was focused on music during that time.”Lyle showing off the “Love Supreme” design at Herbin Co. Photo By Noah Washington/The Atlanta VoiceLyle describes himself as “more of a creative than a fashion guy,” attributing his artistry to a diverse range of influences. Growing up in a musically inclined family, he honed his creative mind through playing the alto saxophone, drawing, and experimenting with design. His grandfather, Dr. Thomas Lyle, was a renowned band director with tenures at Florida A&M, Alabama State University, and Stillman College, where a building bears his name. These rich familial influences shaped Jai Lyle’s approach to creativity as deeply personal and universally resonant. His move to Atlanta was initially driven by a desire to become a music producer, but his artistic vision extended far beyond music. “Even back then, I had ideas about how I dressed and created certain things,” he reflected.While attending Florida A&M University (FAMU) and earning an MBA, Lyle took his first steps into the fashion world and other creative...