TKHC: What inspired you to become a clothing
designer?
DKC: I have always been into art and design. From
high school into college design has just been something that I can use to
relax. Whether it is for canvas or a t-shirt, it is a way I can chill out and
clear my head. So when I realized that I could create a company that would
allow me to design everyday and my job could become my passion, I decided that
this is what I wanted to do.
TKHC: What inspires your designs?
DKC: Culture would be the biggest thing. The more
art, design, and overall human culture you see the wider your pallet is when
you sit down and create. I have had the blessing to travel to other countries
and take in the traditional art first hand, and I think that is what has led to
where I am as a designer today. The more art and design you allow yourself to
be exposed to the more your design will grow. I think that this applies to any
profession or passion.
TKHC: What types of clothing does your line offer?
DKC: We offer conscious clothing that is more than
just a design. We believe at DKCo that what you wear lets the world know who
you are and what you stand for. I know it sounds cheesy but we hope that when
you wear our clothing that it gives you the ability to really think about the
concepts we put into them. Our brand is meant to create a clothing item that
goes further than looking good, but creates thought to whoever sees it.
(Dream Kings Music Group)
TKHC: What sets your line apart from other designers?
DKC: I think that designers are never really set
apart from another, that’s like asking who is better, Picasso or Da Vinci. Each
designer brings uniqueness to whatever they are working on. Hopefully enough
people like the approach that I bring and other designers see what I do and
take a little from me just as other designers or artists inspire me.
TKHC: Why do you think fashion and music are so intertwined?
DKC: I think both languages are universal, music and
fashion is understood by all people. The two can be seen as another way of
communicating with others. Both tell people who you are, what you feel, and
what you stand for. Discovering new music and fashion is just as useful as a
new language, and while you may learn others you never lose the love you have
for your own. In fact it may make you appreciate and love your own more, but we
should never be afraid to learn about others.
TKHC: Why do you think fashion is so important?
DKC: I don’t think it is. I think that it is a side
note to what we are here to do. While the way you look and what you wear can
give a person confidence, it is ultimately what we do with that confidence that
makes it so powerful. It is an extension of our passion, but it can never
define a person. So while fashion is not important, it is what we achieve with
it that makes it relevant.
TKHC: Who is the one celebrity you would love to dress in your clothing?
DKC: I would say Gandhi, but he is not really a
celebrity (though he should be). I hope that people will connect with the
messages and concepts we are trying to spread rather than label success with a
celebrity endorsement. We make the clothes for the people, if we happen to
inspire some talented successful humans to share our knowledge, so be it.
TKHC: Who is your style icon?
DKC: I am probably most inspired by the work of
Tinker Hatfield. He is a designer that has been breaking barriers in both
design and functionality for decades. I guarantee that 90% of your readers have
seen his work and would thank him for making their fashion experience better.
If you don’t know him look him up and check out his design sketches, that is a
man who is constantly trying to innovate the world around him, and loves what
he does.
TKHC: How can people purchase your clothes and keep in contact with you?
Our clothes are on our online shop, which can be
found through www.dreamkingsclothing.com.
You can tweet us @dreamkingsclo any time for questions, thoughts, or just want
to connect.
