#SUPPORTLOCAL Brands: Freelance Clothing
*I’m thrilled to announce my newest blog series: Support Local Brands. These blog posts will feature brands I feel represent Hawaii & their positive contributions that inspire others to follow their dreams.*
It’s important to have goals that scare you. When I first started blogging, I wrote a laundry list of brands & businesses, I wanted to interview & feature on my blog. Freelance Clothing has been on my dream list since the very beginning & it feels surreal to be friends with individuals whose work ethic I admire.
Freelance Clothing is a brand with humble beginnings & a wonderful example of a company’s name, that represents the message they preach: “Go after your dreams.” Duke King (part owner of Freelance Clothing) worked ten years in construction/wielding, one day he decided to quit his full-time job to pursue his childhood dream of being an artist; even though, Duke had limited experience with graphic design, he purchased silk screen equipment, computers, Photoshop software & spent numerous hours studying YouTube videos to jumpstart his new career.
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Freelance is brand that specializes in streetwear clothing & firmly believes in supporting the arts, which is a big reason they’re apart of POW WOW HAWAII (an annual art event featuring local & international artists who create art in an open environment). Freelance Clothing also believes in supporting the community & shows their gratitude through event sponsorship; it’s the brand’s way of showing appreciation to their loyal customers & supporters, for allowing them to live their dream. Although, Freelance Clothing has only been around for three years, Freelance owners: Kiki & Duke King are wonderful examples of how hardwork & dedication to the grind produce results; the proof is the recent account they secured on Karmaloop Kazbah (the ultimate platform for retailers specializing in urban fashion & streetwear).
The future looks promising for Freelance Clothing, the brand continues to focus their time & energy on creating new designs, generating multiple accounts in flagship stores & plans to gain a larger recognition in different countries. Freelance Clothing has no intention of slowing down & is well on their way to becoming a household name.
I can’t wait to see the latest designs & merchandise produced by Freelance Clothing & how their future success with Karmaloop helps to expands their brand & inspire the next generation of dreamers. Be sure to follow Freelance Clothing on your social media networks & be on the lookout for upcoming projects & collaborations.
“Success is living a happy, comfortable life — loving what you do, waking up everyday excited to live.”
- Freelance Clothing
Originally published on November 7, 2012.
