Kasarenee

Kakra Safo is the name of the artist, designer and founder of Kasarenee. The name Kasarenee combines Kasaa which means "Talk" or "Speak" in Akan together with the name of Kakra’s sister who is also apart of this innovative artistic team.
Before Kasarenee began, it was a love of art that began in secondary school which lead Kakra into an eye-opening work placement with coca-cola. Whilst working there he was introduced to inventive and ground-breaking programmes, which helped to further develop his artistic skills.
Also during his studies Kakra, the driving force behind Kasarenee was also involved in such projects as "Emergency Exit Art" (EEA), which was held at the influential White Chapel Gallery.
Fusing all of this knowledge and experience together Kasarenee was born. Originally a final year college project, Kasarenee focused on producing images and T-shirts. Now the company has developed it has moved into business promotions and marketing drives. Also Kasarenee produces logos for major up and coming music groups as well as graphics for film productions.
With many exciting projects ahead, Kasarenee will continue to push the artistic boundaries in order to enhance and challenge visual concepts for their growing audience.
"I am an artist, an artist takes modern art into a direction that would broaden the meaning of what art was and could be."- Kakra Safo.

For more info on Kasarenee go to:
www.myspace.com/kasarenee

Gk - DESIGNz

FU interviewed Grita K the talented young lady behind Gk - DESIGNz who told us about her bright and colorful designs and schooled us on why all youths who wear hoodies are not thugs.

Where did you get the name for your label?
It’s made up of my initials

How long have you been designing?
For over a year

What made you want to start?
I have always been interested in fashion designing and when one of my friends suggested to do airbrushing I tried and liked it.

How did you get your start?
I started by designing for friends then moved on to various DJ's, music artists and dance groups. I haven’t had any formal work experience though, I just taught myself how to do it.

How would you describe your clothes?
Urban, street and unique

What inspires you?

Other young designers who are dedicated

Have you been involved in any big projects?
I have worked with Hoodies & Shadez where we did a photoshoot sending a message across that not all young people who wear hoodies are criminals. I also did a fashion show at the young designer awards where we had to make an avant garde outfit.

There's loads of designers out there fighting to get noticed what makes your designs so unique?

I pay a lot attention to detail and my clothes are very bright and detailed.

Who would you love to dress?
Gwen Steffani and Gym class heroes

What's next for you?
To keep on pushing and hopefully setting up my own business one day!

For more info on or to view/buy Gk - DESIGNz go to:
www.myspace.com/airbrushdesign

BALLERina

As well as talented artists we are also impressed by peoples style. We've seen a lot of people on myspace who have the most amazing sense of style, they dress so unique and are really setting trends and not following fashion. One of these people is 16 year old Cecile aka BALLERina. Known at school for playing basketball, doing hair, and being VERY fashionable, FU decided to ask this fashionista about her style, where she shops and how she stays so fly.

How would you describe your style?
My style continuously changes. You never know what to expect from me. Right now, I'm big on the 80's. I love Salt n Pepa, Big Daddy Kane, JJ Fad and Roxanne Shante. But at the same time my style is versatile. So today you may see me with my door knockers and my big chain and tomorrow you may see me in accessories.

Where do you shop?

My favorite places to shop all depend on the city I'm in, but some places are Old Navy, H & M, and Hot Topic.

Whats it like in your home town, is everyone dressing like this?

In Boston it seems like everyone is wearing the same thing. But I like to stand out so I don't dig that. That was one of the reasons why I picked up the 80s style in the first place.

So how do people react to how you dress?
When people look at my way of dressing, a lot of them stare, smile, and some even give dirty looks sometimes. But hey, I love the attention

For more on Cecile's aka BALLERinas style go to:
www.myspace.com/cecile876