Cornered Style: Nana Boateng
By Zandile Blay
WHO: Bespoke mens suit designer Nana Boateng
WHERE WE FOUND HIM: Devin's Tavern in Tribeca right after the presentation of his Spring 2009 Collection
WHAT HIS CLOTHING LINE SAYS ABOUT HIM: "Being that I am a native of Ghana, West Africa by way of Europe I try to show vibrancy in the color of my clothing. I am an Ashanti from Kumasi and our tribe reveres the Kente cloth which is worn during ceremonies graduations and political events. I try to incorporate the cloth, color and European flair into my clothing."
WHEN WE ASKED HIM TO DESCRIBE HIS SPRING '09 COLLECTION... "Well, the question turns on you. What would impress you?"
OK... WELL, WHAT IMPRESSES MOST OF YOUR CUSTOMERS? "I think the cut, the attitude, the style and the elegance. It's bold."
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Posted at 3:25 on Sep 14, 2008
Way to go Nana!! He was ahead on his time when it can to style when we were in college. I wish him much success.
Posted at 10:47 on Sep 24, 2008
Seriously NOT a fan of his clothing. Too many colours and fabrics that don't especially look good on men, and as a matter of fact look LOUD, CRASS, and scream "LOOK AT ME!".
A man shoud not be screaming for attention through his clothes. He should wear the suit, the suit should not wear him. NANA's suits wear the wearer. Ewwww!