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Designer Interview, Fashion

YUSSUF KASSIM MANZI: Rooted in Tradition, Inspired by Innovation.

Paper Koi, Please help me welcome a true visionary in the fashion industry! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with a creative force behind his sightly self-titled clothing label that has been making waves for over five years. With a keen eye for detail and an innate ability to infuse clean architectural silhouettes and dark colors with an Afro-centric, neat, and unisex perspective, YUSSUF’s designs are a true reflection of his Tanzanian roots. I’m excited to dive into the mind of this talented clothing designer and learn more about his creative process. Welcome to the conversation, YUSSUF of YUSSUF KASSIM MANZI! Continue reading YUSSUF KASSIM MANZI: Rooted in Tradition, Inspired by Innovation.

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Designer Interview, Fashion, Interviews

JADA ELEANOR: The Erudite Mastermind Behind Streetwear Brand, Nori New York

With great responsibility and excitement, Paper Koi Magazine’s G-Mentality got to speak with fashion’s newest trailblazer Jada Eleanor. We spoke about her role as the mastermind of her brand, Nori New York, touching on her luminary background, her shining influences, and what she hopes to deliver to the fashion industries rising subgenre, street style. Continue reading JADA ELEANOR: The Erudite Mastermind Behind Streetwear Brand, Nori New York

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Fashion, Fashion Article, Featured

Getting “Spring Ready” with NEObyBryson

Amidst the COVID-19 we sincerely hope everyone is doing everything to stay as safe as possible. Although, one silver-lining coming out of this gray time is that springtime has quickly inched its way towards us with puzzled but open arms. While the media is scaring us with constant abrupt news updates on this unstoppable virus, I had the chance to touch base with one of Boston’s talented artists, Bryson Rainey, also known as NEObyBryson. Continue reading Getting “Spring Ready” with NEObyBryson

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Interviews, Photographer Interviews, Photography

Aviolah Joseph: Having an Artist’s Eye, Being A Photographer, & Her thoughts on Today’s Upcoming Rappers

Aviolah Joseph, 21, a young black photographer who resides in New York. With every photo I personally witnessed  individuality, beauty, and some type of solid truth. I was able to get her to talk about her art, her views on music today, and more. When did you realize photography was your niche?  Well, technically it’s not my niche because the term niche is defined as “a … Continue reading Aviolah Joseph: Having an Artist’s Eye, Being A Photographer, & Her thoughts on Today’s Upcoming Rappers

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