The Cosandra Calloway Show with Karl Kani Repeat

The Cosandra Calloway Show repeat with

Karl Kani

The “Originator” and  ”The Godfather of Urban Fashion” are some of the titles that adorn the thrown of Karl Kani. In 1989 the Karl Kani brand was launched by the intrepid designer who inherently believed in the American dream. The unchartered waters of urban design were pierced by the Karl Kani brand donning the hip hop style that intertwined high fashion and the streets. In its early years the Kani brand and names such as Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Snoop Dog, Lil Kim’ , Nas, Ludacris and Dr. Dre were inseparable. Beyond its beginnings, Karl Kani’s line took on a more contemporary route with Live Life. Major names such as Will Smith, Tara Reid and Kelly Clarkson, Mischa Barton and Ashlee Simpson in the early 2000s reflect this shift. With record breaking sales throughout the international market the the Karl Kani brand has now taken on a new course. Today, the brand reflects the indie street subculture of American urban hubs while still incorporating high fashion. The companies American re-launch in 2013 will once again change the trajectory of  fashion. The Karl Kani brand has now transitioned from its days in the 90s to the urban chic look of today. The evolution of the Kani brand is now here.