Our instalments of Get To Knows have so far been from a perspective of what it is like to work in the UK fashion scene. This instalment however, changes that. POPWAVE are a Nigerian brand based in the capital Abuja. I spoke to 1/4 of the collective to understand what it is like running and growing a brand in Nigeria, their inspirations and what they aim to do with the brand in the future.
Read MoreI spoke to South-East London designer and artist Liz Sanyaolu who recently launched her brand, SANYA. A luxury menswear line for the people. We talked about her many influences and love for London's fashion and street culture. SANYA has a clean, minimal, and experimental aesthetic. Garments at SANYA generally focus on innovation and fit reconstruction. With a growing interest in construction and deconstruction leaving its mark, the brand's slogan 'to destroy is to create' is a nostalgic reminder that dismantling something often leads to the beauty of creation.
Read MoreThis month’s issue of Get to Know is unique, for the purposes of this interview the person I spoke to would like to remain anonymous. Having had experience working in both corporate and consumer PR, they gave us an insight into the differences between each industry. Currently working for one of the world largest Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle PR consultancies with outreach in Europe, The United States and East Asia, we get to learn what PR is, the lifestyle that comes with the role and tips that could help you out if a career in PR is something that you’re interested in.
Read MoreOutlander take pride in “belonging to a different culture.” Over the years they have gathered an “amazing, loyal and curious people” worldwide who share an interest in fashion. They want to bring people together from all over the world to inspire and share the fashion knowledge they have. They are able to do this with very quick updates of the fashion world or utilising archival image posts from the very early 90s to educate. Outlander takes pride in showing it all with the agenda of being interested, unique and overall inspirational.
Read MoreBorn in Zambia but made in Britain. Mwansa Tengenesha aims to illustrate a story that resonates with many of us within this new generation. A brand that is for every race, every religion and any background. Moving from Zambia to UK at a young age, he came to understand the sacrifice his parents made for him and his sister. His background has led him to appreciate how lucky we are in England, with all the resources and tools given to us, and for him creating DIEUXENFANTS was a way in which he could give back.
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