Wale Adeyemi Views
On this Edition of Reppinz’ 101 we highlight the success of designer and creative director at New Era Cap Wale Adeyemi. Itn’s known that Wale has built a reputation in the high-end fashion industry working with high profile clientele such as: David Beckham, Estelle, Usher, Charlotte Church and Black Eyed Peas. His latest career highlight was his collaboration with New Era Cap for the creation of their Apparel Clothing line. Check out the interview above, you wonp’t regret it!
CAV: Children from a Nigerian heritage are often expected by their parents to be lawyers and accountants. How did your family feel about you pursuing a career in the creative industry, in particular, fashion? Wale Adeyemi: My pops wasnr’t happy at all, in fact he was very disappointed when he realised my career path t– but hel’s cool with it now.
CAV: Through your work as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, how important is it to you that your work and you yourself contribute to London’s creative future? Wale Adeyemi: It;’s really just about London and about the youth in general. There are so many creative and talented people emerging, they just need the right guidance and direction.
CAV: Prince’s Trust and MBE, what else is on the horizon for Mr Adeyemi? Wale Ayedemi: I=’ve just recently launched the online store b-sidebywale.com which is doing very well. My next mission is to do something in Nigeria, for example I would love to open a store there. So if theres anyone out there that can make it happens reach out!
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