Karl Kani on Migos Embracing Him and Helping Relaunch His Brand

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • Legendary fashion designer Karl Kani chops it up with DJ Vlad about the historical legacy of his brand and the difficult but necessary decisions he had to make to maintain his fashion line. Kani did not mix words as he laid out how his brand was the pioneering streetwear brand that embraced hip-hop and transcended just being something materialistic. He also touched on foreseeing the market becomes over saturated with "urban designers" which prompted him to shut down production in the United States. However, Kani remained hugely popular overseas. Kani later discussed his relationship with the Migos, and how the Atlanta based group helped him relaunch the Karl Kani brand, He even claimed the group only wore Karl Kani in their videos.
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  • @DukeSaragono
    @DukeSaragono 7 лет назад +99

    I 1000% will support Karl Kani. He's one of the few that makes clothes for the urban community. We need to support this dude.

  • @presidentfly9235
    @presidentfly9235 7 лет назад +60

    Karl Kani didn't sell out like all of the other brands. Salute. Looking forward to the come back.

  • @ChrisSmith-rg7ur
    @ChrisSmith-rg7ur 7 лет назад +34

    bring dat shit back salute Migos for repping old school shit

  • @masterpiece714
    @masterpiece714 7 лет назад +44

    I had the Karl Kani as a youngster. If he starts to sell here in the us again. I will definitely buy.

  • @76yaadie
    @76yaadie 6 лет назад +21

    Do you know how much crap this man had to go through to acquire the knowledge he has?! Just imagine the hardship, failure, success ... ups and downs. God bless!

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb 7 лет назад +33

    Moral of the story: Keep Owning what you Create.

  • @enzigenes
    @enzigenes 7 лет назад +45

    Migos learned a valuable lesson. Made a song about Versace, got their brand back poppin in the urban/Hip-Hop space and they shitted on them. This is what these high end clothing brands do. They use Hip-Hop culture to stay above water, but they don't give back or do anything for the culture.

    • @Paris__Michael
      @Paris__Michael 7 лет назад +8

      enzigenes I Hope way more people read this comment! 💯

    • @karenwatson5053
      @karenwatson5053 5 лет назад +4

      enzigenes It's because they could care less about us and our culture and really don't want our business for real. We should create our own brands and buy from each other...period...

    • @hakeemsd70m
      @hakeemsd70m 5 лет назад +1

      Real talk though, your comment deserves a million likes. We gotta support our own.Fuck Versace and Gucci.

    • @moeynola6747
      @moeynola6747 5 лет назад +1

      Miniortys makes up only 5% of Gucci and Versace etc bottom line..it is a nice Chunk but 95% of there buyers are rich Europeans and arabs from the gulf

    • @DaveOMatic1980
      @DaveOMatic1980 4 года назад

      Damn.

  • @adrienw.7270
    @adrienw.7270 5 лет назад +7

    This dude is a straight Icon!!! Legend in the utmost🔥

  • @marromorrison
    @marromorrison 7 лет назад +264

    Imagine all the black rappers and celebrities stop wearing the Louis's, Gucci's and other European brands and supported kani, Sean John and rocawear, instant revolution, think about it #staywoke

    • @YounginBallin
      @YounginBallin 7 лет назад +8

      Marrow Morrison ewww those brands are so 2005

    • @lamarsolo
      @lamarsolo 7 лет назад +4

      Didn't jay sell a huge part of rica wear.

    • @johnjhnson82
      @johnjhnson82 7 лет назад +40

      Dub Nation. Your response is excatly whats wrong with black people. You wouldn't say Louis V is 1890 or Gucci is 1900. gotta break that mentality

    • @B82828
      @B82828 7 лет назад +4

      Marrow Morrison That shit TJ Max, never going to be a sale on Gucci

    • @yaboyTon
      @yaboyTon 7 лет назад

      Marrow Morrison 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @akronbronson4785
    @akronbronson4785 7 лет назад +13

    Kani, Iceberg, ENYCE. Geard up.

  • @mr.blackculture8111
    @mr.blackculture8111 7 лет назад +17

    We are at the end of the major retail stores era and malls

  • @BOBByBISHIP
    @BOBByBISHIP 7 лет назад +19

    I'm rocking my man shit right now

  • @bostonbully3660
    @bostonbully3660 7 лет назад +36

    Had me my KARL KANI back in the day

  • @jeremyjman2009
    @jeremyjman2009 6 лет назад +6

    Big fan of Karl Kani clothing

  • @jaysix67
    @jaysix67 7 лет назад +9

    it's crazy that I watched Martin last night and he was on the show dead ass no bs

  • @gullydisciple
    @gullydisciple 6 лет назад +6

    i like how he says "WE" in everything he does not i did this or that

  • @ChrisSmith-rg7ur
    @ChrisSmith-rg7ur 7 лет назад +49

    damn Karl kani looking like Stevie J older brother

    • @jasonallen3678
      @jasonallen3678 6 лет назад

      Chris Smith I promise I thought that was him.They have to be related.

    • @bobbybo1245
      @bobbybo1245 5 лет назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @robbstarr3476
      @robbstarr3476 5 лет назад

      Sounds like Tiger Woods

    • @selfishstockton6123
      @selfishstockton6123 5 лет назад

      Chris Smith I thought Orlando Brown at first

  • @Alexz_Archivz
    @Alexz_Archivz 7 лет назад +11

    As far as Detroit... those Koreans took advantage of those Kani tees and outfits back in the 90s and made mad $ off the bootlegs!

    • @roystongibbs7189
      @roystongibbs7189 6 лет назад

      Same in NYC. It was Africans, Koreans, Arabs......

    • @croc313
      @croc313 5 лет назад

      Yea I remember that being from Detroit myself. I remember going to some lil Chinese shops. Buying all kinda Knock offs smh.

  • @chuckgrimes1223
    @chuckgrimes1223 7 лет назад +5

    Shout out KaNi

  • @landocalrisian2014
    @landocalrisian2014 5 лет назад +1

    Karl I'm so glad you still pushing your line brother. I promise if today's artists wear your clothes like The Migos people will flock.

  • @echad6259
    @echad6259 7 лет назад +34

    looks like AZ

    • @Spacesprocketz
      @Spacesprocketz 7 лет назад

      Echadh thought I was the only one thinking that

    • @bobbybo1245
      @bobbybo1245 5 лет назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jgvtc559
      @jgvtc559 5 лет назад

      I think they're family

  • @anilgill6846
    @anilgill6846 5 лет назад +4

    I don't know anything about the fashion business, so take this with a grain of salt:
    If I was Karl Kani I would do a 2yr limited run with nostalgic cultural brands:
    Karl Kani x Fubu
    Karl Kani x Cross Colours
    Karl Kani x K Swiss
    Karl Kani x Dame Dash
    Karl Kani x Dapper Dan
    Etc...
    Pop up stores announced 24hrs on social media before the doors open. When the merchandise is gone it's gone never to be reproduced again.
    Phase 2 of my plan would be to do a Netflix deal to sell a show where Shark Tank meets Project Runway- very narrow where you're giving shine and have an opportunity to participate in the next wave of urban street wear that's going to shape the culture.
    I could be wrong....

  • @unknownsamoan01
    @unknownsamoan01 6 лет назад +2

    Love this story.. Don't be greedy and stay in your Lane. 👊🙏

  • @boylefranks
    @boylefranks 7 лет назад +9

    Vlad I respect your opinion about a lot of things but Hilfiger was a well-known brand years before Puba rhymed about the gear.

  • @BoSSLeVeLs
    @BoSSLeVeLs 7 лет назад +9

    I'm white 38 from London even I had k k 👌🏼

  • @majorrussell6776
    @majorrussell6776 7 лет назад +3

    I loved Kani clothing back in the day and cant wait for it to come back. But there were also two brands that came before him which I really loved one called USED and the other Damaged.

    • @roystongibbs7189
      @roystongibbs7189 6 лет назад

      I remember used. They had some cool shit back in the day.

  • @craigsutton4287
    @craigsutton4287 5 лет назад +4

    Karl kani is real . And legit ! 🤪

  • @MzSweetzTalk
    @MzSweetzTalk 5 лет назад +1

    Yea buddy!! 💪 I'm ready for it! Karl Kani 💯 I love your clothes! ❤

  • @HEEMTEAMKZ
    @HEEMTEAMKZ 5 лет назад +5

    Champion used to be at Walmart

  • @Unorthodox666
    @Unorthodox666 5 лет назад +2

    This dudes the fucking shit! Just bought my first Karl Kani shirt and it's so dope

  • @imtyrone9407
    @imtyrone9407 7 лет назад +36

    7:18 doitlooklikeiwasleftoffkarlkani?

  • @ChrisSmith-rg7ur
    @ChrisSmith-rg7ur 7 лет назад +8

    salute Karl kani still want da sweatsuits wit the plate in middle jus gonna wear it relaxed fit instead of baggy like back in the day salute

  • @bobbymiddleton5153
    @bobbymiddleton5153 Год назад

    That shit had the streets on lock and that shit was fly bring that back

  • @jaaimedalliont.v.503
    @jaaimedalliont.v.503 3 года назад

    He not lying...i use to put on karl kani in high school in the 90s n felt like a king...like a million bukks

  • @glennw7118
    @glennw7118 5 лет назад

    I wore Karl Kani back in the day. I don't want nothing from Karl but I lived across the street from him on E 94 st in Brooklyn before he moved. Good dude. I'm very happy that he's done well and I hope his line does blow up in the US again.

  • @THEWRYTERS
    @THEWRYTERS 7 лет назад +26

    More African American celebrities should stop promoting all these white brands who don't want black people wearing their products and promote more African American products

  • @keeksneak8786
    @keeksneak8786 5 лет назад

    Glad u brining it back karl kani respect

  • @Daoldhead51
    @Daoldhead51 7 лет назад +1

    I have been looking for some Kani jeans for the longest. All i use to wear when it was out.

  • @greglewis1084
    @greglewis1084 7 лет назад +3

    I need some Kani gear

  • @AllAccessConstruction
    @AllAccessConstruction 6 лет назад +1

    Mannn. #karlkani allday

  • @Johnydogood
    @Johnydogood Год назад

    I too support Kani, who remembers the "get kani in your life" commercials... i love there jeans and would 100% still rock them if i could only find them (Maybe ebay?) Also Kani has my favorite cologne, but sad can't find that either, not even at those oil spots

  • @therealmccoy2004
    @therealmccoy2004 7 лет назад +1

    I def had that Karl Kani back in 98 99

  • @Altaquan
    @Altaquan 7 лет назад +2

    Legend

  • @_breakoff_sensei7998
    @_breakoff_sensei7998 7 лет назад +7

    Quavo Offset and all those Guys.. what TF happened to Takeoff my nigga??

    • @TONEakaSHOW
      @TONEakaSHOW 7 лет назад +1

      new news
      lookslikehewasleftoffthemigosgroup

    • @SDavis2702
      @SDavis2702 7 лет назад +1

      I was about to make this comment if I couldn't find someone else who had done it already. Same shit I was thinking. Y'all gone stop disrespecting Takeoff! 🚀🚀🚀

    • @smauricelilly
      @smauricelilly 7 лет назад +1

      new news Bad and Bougie?! I was left off Bad & Bougie?!?!

  • @gavinoctavien1400
    @gavinoctavien1400 5 лет назад

    That migos interview killed me. Dude they weren’t talking bout nothing 😂

  • @mikeferland4508
    @mikeferland4508 7 лет назад +1

    I wish they'd bring back good hip hop along with the Retro clothes

    • @217champion
      @217champion 7 лет назад +1

      Mike Ferland Times have. changed for the worst.

  • @leepettyway4987
    @leepettyway4987 5 лет назад +1

    I support Kani

  • @MrMajani
    @MrMajani 7 лет назад +1

    Back in the 90s record sales were doing so well that that was the only cheque musicians cared about. They would do all these brand endorsements for free because of that. Nowadays record sales are so low, artists have to charge for endorsements, which favors the established companies over the start-ups. Also, now that everyone's seen how successful Diddy, Dre and Jay Z have been with their own companies, a lot of celebrities would rather start their own line than endorse someone else's.

  • @TONEakaSHOW
    @TONEakaSHOW 7 лет назад +1

    fubu
    phat farm
    pelle pelle
    Karl Kani
    wu wear
    that was the shit

  • @OVERSEEROFRAP
    @OVERSEEROFRAP 7 лет назад +6

    Van grak was around before kani that's 1😂😂😂

  • @absaloj
    @absaloj 5 лет назад

    So much class.

  • @chennao
    @chennao 7 лет назад

    Kani dropping knowledge

  • @gregoryglass9040
    @gregoryglass9040 5 лет назад

    The shoes game is going to be insane now he is back

  • @streetsweeperdetroit
    @streetsweeperdetroit 7 лет назад

    I am so glad I watched this! I was looking for more inspiration! #DetroitMechanix

  • @ssevo8
    @ssevo8 7 лет назад

    Just wanna put it out there... TakeOff def did have on the KANI sweats in the Cross The Country video. Had to go back to catch it!

  • @f3nomeleven434
    @f3nomeleven434 7 лет назад +1

    Luv Kani gear

  • @djwalruss4897
    @djwalruss4897 5 лет назад +1

    All tommy hill said was he didn't invent his brand as an urban.street gear

  • @goldengarbage9646
    @goldengarbage9646 5 лет назад

    Just copped the gold plate kk hoodie it's lit 🔥

  • @donellis5005
    @donellis5005 7 лет назад +1

    Karl Kani needs to step his ass out in the community and let people know he's back in the game...... Begin to sponsor these rappers and R&B artist even the comedy shows , fuck make some rims ..... nigga make some sheets too( I'd buy it ) and start cutting deals with these rappers to build his brand up with the new generation cuz I got to be honest I really did like the style of his clothing back in the day he always kept it baggy, and I bet you he could even bring back matching relaxed fit jeans and denim jackets.

  • @dogsandyoga1743
    @dogsandyoga1743 5 лет назад

    I never wore Kani back in the day, but I'd definitely cop some gear on the strength. Go retro on that ass...

  • @Tempest666
    @Tempest666 7 лет назад +1

    TROOP was out before Karl Kani.

  • @coachhbosoccer
    @coachhbosoccer 5 лет назад

    I was about to skip the video, I thought this was Stevie J😂
    Anyway By the time I was old enough to buy Kani myself I couldn't find any! I hope I can order them from Europe

  • @rallerallesson408
    @rallerallesson408 7 лет назад

    "Quavo, Offset and all the other guys" 😂😂😂😂 "those guys" name is Takeoff and is a fuckin beast

  • @BigDogBNB
    @BigDogBNB 7 лет назад

    7:18 "Do it sound like I was left off Karl Kani?"

  • @razorbacks1983
    @razorbacks1983 5 лет назад

    The still wear Girbaud Jean's in Louisiana today

    • @croc313
      @croc313 5 лет назад

      I low key miss those pants. Them and Levi's are my favorite

  • @dianarodriguez7698
    @dianarodriguez7698 5 лет назад

    I love his designs ! 😂 stop making those Stevie J faces 😂😂 though

  • @brandondscott
    @brandondscott 7 лет назад

    i use to look fly in my Calvin kani....

  • @ianhedge604
    @ianhedge604 5 лет назад

    This is the brother Konya West need to team up with

  • @gogolouie7768
    @gogolouie7768 7 лет назад +1

    So what's the word. Is Karl Kani coming back? Im now 30+ can I go buy some of his stuff and not be looked at as someone stuck in the 90s?

    • @raybaby1866
      @raybaby1866 6 лет назад

      Karl kani brand has similarity to sean john

    • @MisterJohnson303
      @MisterJohnson303 6 лет назад

      Gogo Louie I'm wearing Karl Kani right now.

  • @nittimack8491
    @nittimack8491 7 лет назад

    Did they just sneak diss cross colors

  • @FantasyWorldRadio1985
    @FantasyWorldRadio1985 5 лет назад

    IN THE 90S WE BURNT ALL OUR TOMMY HILFIGER CLOTHES AN BOUGHT ONLY KANI .. SEAN JOHN.. FUBU.. NOW GUCCI DID THAT BLACKFACE ITS VERY SIMILAR.. WE MUST SUPPORT REAL STREET BRANDING.. 2PAC IS THE FACE OF KANI

  • @WonkaMarijuana
    @WonkaMarijuana 7 лет назад +2

    Since all the kids are into vintage shit now whose trynna bring fubu back? And overalls

    • @Tbcz
      @Tbcz 7 лет назад +2

      Good Tree Burner bro fubu already making a comeback you sleeping..

  • @Bobinanena
    @Bobinanena 5 лет назад

    Karl came after Cross Colours... He mentioned this in previous VLAD videos... So what he’s sayin isn’t true...

  • @birdman3003
    @birdman3003 5 лет назад

    Tommy Hilfiger caught fire in the 90s because Snoop wore it on SNL

  • @treynelson3967
    @treynelson3967 3 года назад

    Ahead of time ⏲️😌, perhaps ya Youngsters just don't know 😏!... South pole 🤔and So on and so on, Levi's

  • @thelifeofjfire1661
    @thelifeofjfire1661 7 лет назад +1

    RUclips j fire team adidas
    RUclips j fire which way do I go.. Thanks ✌

  • @lorenzoburton3974
    @lorenzoburton3974 5 лет назад +1

    Versace, LV and Gucci is ugly AF! None of that ish is aspirational. It’s YOU, not the clothes YOU wear. I would love to see Karl Kanj business ties, suits and shoes 👞.

  • @playboi6411
    @playboi6411 7 лет назад

    I would have to say adidas did it before Kani with Run DMC.

  • @yeweston1411
    @yeweston1411 3 года назад

    To the few who gonna see this:
    I'm 98% sure I was named after this brand/dude (pause...? Idk)

  • @pharoahdon1991
    @pharoahdon1991 7 лет назад +6

    VLAD THE TYPE OF DUDE TO LEAVE HIS SEAT BELT ON UNTIL HE PARKS HIS CAR

  • @hollywoodpeezie1
    @hollywoodpeezie1 5 лет назад

    Karl kani ,maurice malone, Girbaud jeans but I don’t think he’s black 🤷🏽‍♂️ but, I even had a few outkast clothing 🤣

  • @B.Wade203
    @B.Wade203 6 лет назад

    Marrow Morrison that’s deep.

  • @Twovirgils
    @Twovirgils 7 лет назад

    They bout ta vote Take Off off the damn Island! Smh

  • @MrUmarBey
    @MrUmarBey 7 лет назад

    Reality is its all about marketing. People want what they think they are not supposed to have. So Black people will buy and give free publicity to any European perceived out of reach brands.. exclusive.. In my high school days it was polo, preppy, members only jackets

  • @ericiriarte6111
    @ericiriarte6111 5 лет назад

    Vlad you nerd.
    “Girbauds hangin baggy Hilfiger on the top”

  • @kobiesboxing4956
    @kobiesboxing4956 5 лет назад

    These rappers should never give free endorsement to these racist or not Black friendly companies. They instead should offer them deals where as they'll promote their products if they give them paid sponsorship, or pay them to license their name on a product of theirs. I mean rappers should have learned from Run DMC when they gave free publicity to Adidas with their song "My Adidas". In which Adidas never made any deals with them.

  • @aaronbryant211
    @aaronbryant211 7 лет назад

    #JEBUSNIKQUES #AUKIKI #BILDA_BERGIO #AKB211

  • @TheNotoriousKID
    @TheNotoriousKID 5 лет назад

    Take Off gets left off again.

  • @_breakoff_sensei7998
    @_breakoff_sensei7998 7 лет назад

    this guy needs to work on his 20 year old pitch

  • @KD-jb9pq
    @KD-jb9pq 7 лет назад

    Migos a wannabe lord infamous

  • @kurtisgonsalves6860
    @kurtisgonsalves6860 5 лет назад

    i just checked out your website and your biting Supreme s re seller program and your clothes are wack!

  • @tomjones3629
    @tomjones3629 5 лет назад

    Karl Kani quality was off. His prices were up there but you couldnt build a wardrobe off it.

    • @KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC
      @KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC 5 лет назад +1

      Tom Jones I disagree. The early to mid-90s Karl Kani quality was great! His clothes were the only jeans that fit a certain tailored way, but they were still baggy. Not to mention the material on his collections was unmatched! Nice and thick material! Everybody knows this and use to talk about how great the material and fit was in conversations back in the day! Your statement is simply not true! And you should not put false claims out there if you're saying the quality was off. Out of all the clothes I paid top dollar for including but not limited to Ralph Lauren, #karlkani was the best hands down!
      l

    • @tomjones3629
      @tomjones3629 5 лет назад

      @@KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC nah that shit was falling apart

    • @KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC
      @KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC 5 лет назад

      @@tomjones3629 You must have had the knockoff. I stil have some old Kani pants and a shirt in a bag and it looks old mainly the shirt because it's white but it's not falling apart. Now, if you're talking about the cuff area. Yea it's to be expected if we had them sagging dragging on the ground stepping on them.

    • @tomjones3629
      @tomjones3629 5 лет назад

      @@KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC nope no knockoffs

  • @tyronejones7470
    @tyronejones7470 7 лет назад

    I hope he not gonna push that wack ass tight jean shit. I hope he comes correct on some new shit.

  • @Bankdupkennels
    @Bankdupkennels 7 лет назад

    Vlad

  • @icadolli
    @icadolli 6 лет назад

    Gucci died and came back early 90

  • @MoneyyMike
    @MoneyyMike 7 лет назад

    First

  • @landosaquatics
    @landosaquatics 7 лет назад

    1

  • @Heats1Fan
    @Heats1Fan 7 лет назад

    Bro forehead is wrinkled.

  • @johnjohnson6200
    @johnjohnson6200 7 лет назад

    HE SHOULD FIX HIS HAIRLINE AND HIS WRINKLY FOREHEAD

  • @kenmatthews9928
    @kenmatthews9928 5 лет назад

    Respect, but I ain’t buying no Kani.