Kani Ladies
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Kani Ladies is a fashion label for young women. It was launched in 2001 as a sister of the popular hip hop brand Karl Kani
. Kani Ladies started with a small urban collection next to the men’s collection and was sold in the same stores as Karl Kani. In the following years, Kani Ladies evolved into an independent street fashion label for young women.
When Karl started his clothing line in Los Angeles, he had a rough start. The question that had obsessed him for years “ Can I do it?” remained unanswered. He kept asking himself: “Can I do it? Can I build a fashion empire? Can I become the ‘Ralph Lauren of the streets’?”
These questions provided the basis for his brandname, Kani, a variation on "Can I?". Karl replaced the “C” with a stylish “K” and ventured his own optimistic reply, Karl Kani.
Karl used the expanding appeal of the men’s collection to launch a woman’s line and spread his positive message to ladies as well.
In 1998 Kani Ladies launched its first Europe
an collection. What started as a small collection next to the Karl Kani men collection has since evolved into an independent fashion label. With the slogan “Kani Ladies, for every moment in your glamorous life" Kani Ladies inspires young women.
In 2008 Kani Ladies has officially launched a lifestyle blog. The blog features news on fashion, beauty, gossip, music, well being and Kani Ladies.
. Today Kani Ladies is an independent fashion brand that represents the glamorous girl next door. The brand has been featured in fashion magazines like Cosmogirl, Elle Girl
and Glamour
and TV shows like Idols
. Kani Ladies has broadened its target group to young women who enjoy fashion and want their clothes to reflect their personality.
in Paris
, France
with Dutch
photographer Ruud Baan. A once in a lifetime experience where the winner will become the new face for the Kani Ladies Fall campaign 2009. The winner will also receive a V.I.P. invitation to the premiere of 'Notorious
, the life and death story of legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. And a Kani Ladies apparel package worth $ 1500. The competition runs until the 20 November 2008.
, dresses, shorts
, tops
and more. Besides clothing, the brand also includes jewelry, bags and shoes.
Karl Kani
Karl Kani is the fashion designer, founder and CEO of the Hip Hop fashion brand Karl Kani. Karl Kani was launched in 1989 as a fashion forward and Hip Hop influenced clothing line...
. Kani Ladies started with a small urban collection next to the men’s collection and was sold in the same stores as Karl Kani. In the following years, Kani Ladies evolved into an independent street fashion label for young women.
Karl Kani
In 1989 Karl Kani was launched as a Hip Hop fashion brand. Karl Kani (real name Carl Williams) was inspired by his passion for Hip Hop music and fashion and decided to design clothes that appealed to a large public. Including friends and celebrities from his hometown Brooklyn, New York.Karl Kani philosophy
Carl Williams symbolizes the “American Dream”. Karl realized his childhood dream of combining his passion for Hip Hop music and fashion.When Karl started his clothing line in Los Angeles, he had a rough start. The question that had obsessed him for years “ Can I do it?” remained unanswered. He kept asking himself: “Can I do it? Can I build a fashion empire? Can I become the ‘Ralph Lauren of the streets’?”
These questions provided the basis for his brandname, Kani, a variation on "Can I?". Karl replaced the “C” with a stylish “K” and ventured his own optimistic reply, Karl Kani.
Karl used the expanding appeal of the men’s collection to launch a woman’s line and spread his positive message to ladies as well.
Kani Ladies
Kani Ladies was launched as part of the Karl Kani men’s collection with Hip Hop inspired clothes. The clothing appealed to urban women who enjoy sexy fashion and love Hip Hop music.In 1998 Kani Ladies launched its first Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an collection. What started as a small collection next to the Karl Kani men collection has since evolved into an independent fashion label. With the slogan “Kani Ladies, for every moment in your glamorous life" Kani Ladies inspires young women.
In 2008 Kani Ladies has officially launched a lifestyle blog. The blog features news on fashion, beauty, gossip, music, well being and Kani Ladies.
Street Fashion Brand
Since its start the brand has crossed over to street fashionStreet fashion
Street fashion is a term used to describe fashion that is considered to have emerged not from studios, but from the grassroots. Street fashion is generally associated with youth culture, . Japanese street fashion sustains multiple simultaneous highly diverse fashion movements at any given time....
. Today Kani Ladies is an independent fashion brand that represents the glamorous girl next door. The brand has been featured in fashion magazines like Cosmogirl, Elle Girl
Elle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
and Glamour
Glamour (magazine)
Glamour is a women's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. Founded in 1939 in the United States, it was originally called Glamour of Hollywood....
and TV shows like Idols
Idol series
The British talent search television series Pop Idol has spawned spin-offs in 42 territories, in what is now referred to as the "Idols" format, as described by FremantleMedia...
. Kani Ladies has broadened its target group to young women who enjoy fashion and want their clothes to reflect their personality.
Kani Ladies modelling competition
Kani Ladies gives young women the chance to realize their dreams and win a photo shootPhoto shoot
A photo shoot is generally used in the fashion industry, whereby a model poses for a photographer at a studio where multiple photos are taken to find the best ones for the required brief...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
with Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
photographer Ruud Baan. A once in a lifetime experience where the winner will become the new face for the Kani Ladies Fall campaign 2009. The winner will also receive a V.I.P. invitation to the premiere of 'Notorious
Notorious (2009 film)
Notorious is a 2009 American biographical film about the life of iconic hip hop star The Notorious B.I.G. who is played by Jamal Woolard. The film co-stars Angela Bassett as his mother Voletta Wallace, Derek Luke as Sean Combs, and Anthony Mackie as Tupac Shakur...
, the life and death story of legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. And a Kani Ladies apparel package worth $ 1500. The competition runs until the 20 November 2008.
Kani Ladies Fashion Blog
Kani Ladies also has a lifestyle blog with the latest in fashion, beauty, gossip, music, well being and Kani Ladies.Product
Kani Ladies offers a wide range of jeansJeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler...
, dresses, shorts
Shorts
Shorts are a bifurcated garment worn by both men and women over their pelvic area, circling the waist, and covering the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to or even below the knee, but not covering the entire length of the leg. They are called "shorts" because they are a shortened...
, tops
Top (clothing)
A top is clothing that covers the upper human body from the neck to the waistline, especially that of women. Tops are sometimes as short as mid-torso, and as long as mid-thigh. Men's tops are generally paired with pants, and women's with pants or skirts...
and more. Besides clothing, the brand also includes jewelry, bags and shoes.