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Zpage 3 Campus Echo November 1,1996 ^^tures Kani flashes fall fashion at A. E. Student Union By Kifimbo HoIIovt^ay Staff Reporter Although it was not origi nally planned and traffic at tempted to stifle his visit to North Carolina Central Uni versity, fashion designer Karl Kani made it to campus. As he walked in the stu dent union, a student yells “Central is blowing up. We got Karl Kani.” Quite cordial in his man ner, he spoke to students about the business and an swered questions from stu dents concerning how to succeed in the fashion in dustry. Kani, a 28-year-old New York native, describes those early years in establishing his line of clothing on the streets of New York as extremely difficult. Despite the ups and downs of being short changed by Ci I I Karl Kani stands with Lou Barnes in the Student Union. investors, and using his shop as an apartment, Kani has ar rived, and continues to soar in the fashion world. The competitive nature of the business has not keep him from hanging with the major fashion designers, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Guess. Kani said, “Black people need to understand the power that they have in this world. Black people run the gar ment industry.” John Wallace, the new est member of the New Y ork Knicks, can be seen wearing the Kani sneaker. Also, ladies be sure to look out because Kani will soon establish a female clothing line, as well as businessmen attire. Surprisingly, he did not receive any formal educa tion in fashion design. However, his desire to rep resent the black fashion community allows him to continuously knock down barriers, and climb to the top. Kani does encourage the youth to continue their edu cation. “Sometimes you do pay a price,” Kani said in refer ence to not getting a college degree. He recently signed a con tract with the Hudson Belk company where his cloth ing will be featured. His fashions are also fea tured in the Source and Vibe magazines, where they are modeled by rapper Nas. According to Kani mar keting staff member Theresa Scott, last year's sales grossed approximately $59 million. Scott, who has been with Kani for three years, spoke with students about gaining internships. “Its been great working with Kani,” says Scott. Joyce Ellis and Minnie Forte, members of the NCCU English Department, tracked Kani down during his pro motional tour at a local mall. They encouraged him to visit the campus and their reason for doing so was quite simple. “He’s a young black male with a vision. He seized an opportunity to excel. He is soaring,” Ellis said. Forte agreed, “He is cre ative, committed, and con scious." Have Uvu Sver... me ihmjatv-tmiarpanneff had w^piftmvr anal inierevune Mitkvut using evnioml ... RiitLdiat sex mihvut using a cvndm denM ... had sex white shnvd^igh, vrdumttand gvu cant memher aoiaetaits? If you answered '’YES^NQAn^Jne of these questions, you may want to consider takingadvintage of the FREE and ANONYMOUS testing offered by the Student Health Services on December 2,1996iry3bsers?angeof World AIDS Day! Testing will take plaSefom 8:30 - and from 1:00 - 4:00. Call 560-5387 for more details!!
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