10 Questions: The Fur King

Where are you from?
Bergen County Teaneck, NJ

What inspires you everyday to wake up in the morning?
My children, the woman of my life and life in general wakes me up in the morning.

Why did you decide to do a ‘Fur’ collection for men and women?
I felt like the industry needed change and I had the perfect product for it. I figured that I would design something for myself and see the outcome. It worked!

What would you say is your ‘Signature’ design?
My signature designs features quality fur mixed with leather, wool, and plaids.

Who are your favorite designers? Why?
Ralph Lauren, Versace, Giorgio Armani and Hugo Boss. All of them represent class.

Who are your clients?
The public, the streets. I’m a designer to the streets.

Your mentors(s)?
My father and my brother.

How important is having a great team?
It’s very important to have a great a team. Without one, you can’t achieve your dreams or vision. Loyalty is very important to me.

What is your definition of success?
My definition of success is having a sound mind and knowing what your next move is. A successful person can make a way out of nothing because of their passion about what they believe in.

Random: If you opened your refrigerator, what is the first thing I would see?
Ginger Ale…LOL!

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Words by Jerris Madison