Competing with Ralph Lauren: A Streetwear Pioneer's Strategy | Karl Kani DSH #978

Competing with Ralph Lauren? 👀 Karl Kani, the Godfather of Streetwear, reveals his game-changing strategy! From dressing Tupac to revolutionizing baggy jeans, Kani's journey is packed with insider secrets 🔥 Learn how he built a global empire, faced off against fashion giants, and stayed relevant for over 30 years. Discover why Kani doesn't see other streetwear brands as competition and how he keeps his eye on the real prize. 💰 Get the scoop on his collabs with hip-hop legends, international expansion tactics, and the future of streetwear fashion. Ready for some serious entrepreneurial inspiration? 💪 Watch now and subscribe for more eye-opening conversations on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! Don't miss out on these invaluable insights from a true fashion pioneer. 🚀 #KarlKani #Streetwear #FashionIndustry #HipHopFashion #DigitalSocialHour #SeanKelly #EntrepreneurialAdvice #FashionPioneer #ssurplus #streetwearbrands #caviarcartel #marcecko #rap CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Starting Karl Kani Brand 02:28 - Launching Karl Kani Shoe Line 05:00 - East Coast vs West Coast Fashion 06:49 - Hip Hop's Influence on Fashion Trends 07:37 - Karl Kani's International Success 10:58 - Competitors in Urban Fashion 12:16 - FUBU Brand Overview 15:02 - Decline of Urban Fashion Brands 17:24 - Future of Retail Trends 18:01 - Evolution of Modern Hip Hop 19:03 - Rapid Trend Changes in Fashion 20:16 - Kanye West's Impact on Culture 21:00 - Disrupting Fashion Systems 24:10 - Collaborations in Fashion Industry 26:23 - Future Plans 26:54 - OUTRO APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Karl Kani https://www.instagram.com/karlkani/ https://www.karlkani.com/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .