Win or lose. The KOAT GIRL has arrived.
Thank you so so much @leonardoslawson , Tania Fares and @fashiontrustus for the opportunity to be amongst such a talented group. Thank you @hannai_me and Adam for putting up with me. Thank you @christinefazzino for putting together such a beautiful showroom and your encouraging energy. Thank you to the culture ☝🏾 and everyone who donated making this grant possible. And thank you to @maxwellosborne for encouraging me to go back and get my grills 🥶 . And anyone I’ve missed 🫡🫶🏾💙
Family, friends, community. Those who have rocked with us since 2021. I give everything to this brand because of you and for you and I do so with love. Onward and upward - K
Introducing FTUS26 Graduate Finalist, 03 / 16 — Kelechi Mpamaugo, KOAT NY.
Kelechi Mpamaugo studied at Central Saint Martins, where she developed her approach to fashion through a multidisciplinary lens. Prior to founding KOAT NY, she worked across graphic design, photography, and art direction, directing campaigns for Adidas and Gatorade. Through her brand KOAT NY, Kelechi explores outerwear as self-expression, bridging Nigerian heritage and contemporary street and sports culture.
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