Owen's Exhibit

Joshua is in the infancy of his creative journey. His streetwear brand, Klawd, has been running for three years, and he recently left his job to pursue photography full-time. He started out on the streets of New York, taking portraits of strangers to build his portfolio. We discuss his vision for the future, the challenges of pursuing your ideas, and the elephant in the room.

Sam Harper comes from Cleveland, Ohio. She is the founder and designer behind Harper Collective. Before rebranding, her label was called Sweats By Sam, which outfitted celebrities like Addison Rae, Kylie Jenner, and Emma Chamberlain in tie-dye sweatsuits. She was compelled to change her brand's image to encompass more styles, focusing on ready-to-wear and couture. "Think genreless music for clothing" - Sam. Find out from her what it takes to launch a brand in college and create thoughtfully designed collections. She also reveals exclusive details about her fall collection.

Guest's IG: https://www.instagram.com/harpercollective/

Guest's Website: https://harpercollective.store

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/

Antwon ‘Twondon’ Gibbs, knows no limits as a recording artist and owner of the clothing brand, UpperClass Int’l. He got exposed to the music industry at a young age by his mother who worked as a promoter for acts such as Fabolous, Method Man and more. By being around musicians he was inspired to find his own voice in music. In 2015, he dropped his debut EP “Stay Golden”. Over the years he has developed his style in music and fashion while connecting with audiences on a national and global scale. We connected to talk about his journey into music, what happened at the Canadian border, and his plans for the next album.

Guest's Website: https://upperclassintl.com

Guest's IG: https://www.instagram.com/upperclasstwon/

Guest's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CD8aRYaa3GOU6ViivHKNy?si=g4lcmuYJSlK1OEQtXvneiQ

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/

They are artists, musicians, designers, catalysts of change, but they prefer to be called creatives. Fashion brought them together and it remains a driving force in their journeys. This is the story of a real life creative group in its infancy. The Group: Jaier, Ian, Santana, and Jody.

Jaier aka Slayer

Personal IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_slay3rr/⁠

Biz IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/expression_couture/⁠

Ian

Personal IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_beamer.e/⁠

Biz IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beamapparel_/⁠

Santana

Personal IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/xantana2002/⁠

Biz IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/buegardd/⁠

Jordane aka Jody

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/slikpunk/

Biz IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/algeguerra/⁠

Podcast IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/⁠

Anthony Holmes, Jr., whose stage name is HitKidd, hails from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a Grammy-nominated music producer renowned for his work on the single "F.N.F." with GloRilla. HitKidd has worked with ASAP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, and other high-profile clients. Notably, he believes that his musical journey commenced even before his birth. In our latest episode, we delve deeper into his journey and explore his future plans.

Guest's IG

Guest's Spotify

Podcast IG

Matt, a.k.a. Mango, has a job that many would consider their dream. He goes from city to city taking pictures of high-profile celebrities like Playboi Carti, ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, and more. How he ended up in his current position is all thanks to the video game GTA and a little hard work.

Guest's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mangomaat/

Guest's Website: https://mangomaat.com

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/

With deep roots in the NYC fashion scene, Tommy Richards has countless stories and experiences as a creative and consumer. Tommy worked with VFILES, KidSuper, Depop, are other significant companies. He has grown a following through YouTube, filming fashion related content. His following and experiences only continue to grow. 

Guest IG: https://instagram.com/tj_r/

https://instagram.com/sidestreetnyc/

Guest Website: https://tjrstyle.wordpress.com/2023/01/20/the-history-of-vivienne-westwood-and-her-most-iconic-collections/?fbclid=PAAabkVV2iUFmUqGnpFKixa1DGujiweRKwytVkZOU4RUHvWnkHsWqkyiZ9r9w

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/

 Jack provides fashion consulting and technical services for new fashion designers. He also runs HRMTG, his streetwear label. Jack’s unique perspective comes from reading countless books on art, design, fashion, pirates, and Ulrich Lehmann's Tigersprung. He gravitates towards the 16th & 17th century, and The Victorian Era. Find out how he uses historical references for his collections. 

Donate to Free Arts NYC: https://freeartsnyc.org/mission-impact

HRMTG IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrmtg.xyz/  

HGMTG Store: https://oui-hrmtg.com  

JBWd IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackbwiesedesign/ 

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/ 

We made a visit to the "Figures of Speech" exhibit and saw never seen before items. On display were items that showcased Virgil's design process, showed his fashion legacy, and more. The exhibit was a teaching moment and left us with many takeaways. Now, we bring the experience to you. 

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/

Nokay is breaking through the noise in the vintage community. He has a network of pickers and friends that help him source the highest quality vintage clothes. Nokay has done well selling online. Now, he is looking to expand.  

lowercase vintage IG: https://www.instagram.com/lowercase_vintage/ 

Nokayyy Depop: https://www.depop.com/nokayyy/ 

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/owens.exhibit/