Grace and Alex, founders of Metallic Inc host this timely discussion on the evolving state of global streetwear and the role which Africa is currently playing in its ongoing evolution and regeneration.
Together with some of streetwear’s most essential figures and exciting prospects, this discussion frames a global fashion movement within the context of Africa’s creative renaissance and its international influence, from the underground up.
Moderated By Alex Sossah (Co-Founder Metallic Inc) & Grace Ladoja (Founder of Homecoming & Co-Founder Metallic Inc)
Guest Speakers Include:
Angelo Baque - Founder & Creative Director, AWAKE NY
Ciesay - Founder, Places + Faces
Free The Youth - Ghana based Streetwear Brand & Collective
Ireti Zaccheaus - Founder, Street Souk
Jefferson Osei & Hussein Suleiman - Co-founders, Daily Paper
Jimmy Ayeni & Ola Badiru - Co-founders, Vivendii
Jomi Bello & Nifemi Bello - Co-founders, WafflesNCream
Leo & Slawn - Co-Founders, Motherlan
Virgil Abloh - Founder, Off-White | Artistic Director, Menswear Louis Vuitton