His name is Ozwald Boateng, a British national who have a huuuge influence in the fashion industry. Boateng started designing back in 1995 in London, below are pictures from his first runway show...
That is 1995,people!! You gotta respect this guy. He has dressed big names like P.Diddy, Jammie Fox and has done several movie wardrobes...for example, Will Smith during the Bad Boys 2, Matrix (Male Cast), Sex and the City etc
Boateng opened his shop at Savile Row back in 2002, has received several awards for his contribution to the fashion industry, which includes an honored Master's Degree, a Doctorate, a Harvard Veritas award and teh Queen's O.B.E!
2003 the French brand Givenchy named him their Creative Director....that was before he was featured in the Johnny Walker's "Walk with Giants" campaign.
Besides designing amazing suits, shirts and ties, Ozwald Boateng has a bespoke parfum names after him
His flagship store is fount at Savile Row, a 6000 sq feet!
Being the descendant of Africa, Ozwald Boateng started a "Made in Africa" foundation with the aim of opening doors for more Africans to grab opportunities in the industry.
For more details,visit his site
ozwaldboateng
Be Inspired!!
xoxo
Missie Popular
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