Brands We Are Following: Kwasi Paul
Kwasi Paul represents the "in-between" of the African Diasporic World and the Western World
Kwasi Paul represents the "in-between" of the African Diasporic World and the Western World. In that in-between, we explore the juxtaposition of these universes while stitching our own identity. The entire brand is the manifestation of our parallel diaspora world, and in that world is where we as future ancestors exist. Heritage, fluidity & the unknown permeates the essence of our brand. We value the fervent reflection of culture in individuality, and it is for this reason we craft.
- Sam Boakye is a Ghanaian-American fashion designer and creative director, best known for Kwasi Paul.
- Boakye draws inspiration from West African heritage, New York streetwear, and diasporic storytelling.
World of Kwasi Paul
Kwasi Paul mens & womenswear fashion label is the iconic friction of two universes colliding. In that friction, we explore the juxtaposition of these universes while stitching our own identity. Kwasi Paul is the manifestation of our parallel diaspora world, & in that world is where we as future ancestors exist.
Designer Spotlight: Samuel Boakye, The Menswear Designer Inspired By His Ghanaian-American Roots | Essence
In conversation with Samuel Boakye, founder and creative director of Kwasi Paul, we unpack his use of the element of fusion to spark connective worlds.
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In ‘Market Symphonies,’ Kwasi Paul celebrates the enduring legacy of African markets in the diaspora
Every season, Sam Boakye, the creative director behind Kwasi Paul, consistently seeks to weave a narrative deeply rooted in his Ghanaian heritage and his identity as a first-generation American. This collection proved to be no exception to his artistic quest.
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