The Scene was Detroit’s iconic fashion and music television program, aired on WGPR-TV — America’s first Black-owned television station. A cultural landmark, the show was a groundbreaking showcase for fashion, music, dance, and emerging talent, inspiring a generation and shaping the city’s creative legacy.

Steven Maurice appeared as a featured model on The Scene, commanding the stage with the presence and confidence that would define his career.

Standing 6’4” with an undeniable presence, Steven Maurice was a natural on the runway. As a featured model in Detroit’s Fur Fashion Show, he brought commanding elegance to every walk — draped in full-length fur and turning heads in a room full of industry insiders.

Drama. Theater. Presence. The Halloween Fashion Show was a showcase of bold creativity, and Steven Maurice delivered. As the featured runway model, he owned the stage in full Dracula costume — cape spread wide, commanding every eye in the room with theatrical flair and undeniable charisma.

This image was captured at age 28 — a snapshot of the physical discipline and presence Steven Maurice carried throughout his early career. Now at 69, that same commitment to conditioning and confidence continues to define him, both on and off camera.

These studio portraits capture Steven Maurice at the height of his early career — sharp, confident, and undeniably present. From the formal suit-and-tie headshot to the relaxed open-collar look, each image reflects a model who understood the camera and knew exactly who he was in front of it.