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Ozwald Boateng

  • Bespoke tailoring
  • Vivid color
  • Modern menswear

Ozwald Boateng brought vivid color and a modern silhouette to the traditions of British tailoring. His 1994 Paris presentation introduced his work to an international fashion audience; in 1995 he opened a shop on Vigo Street near Savile Row.

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Five looks to know

Printed cape ensemble — Ozwald Boateng, 2019

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Printed cape ensemble

Artistic Intelligence, Apollo Theater, 2019

A representative outfit from Boateng’s Artistic Intelligence presentation at the Apollo Theater, celebrating the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Copper tailored suit — Ozwald Boateng, 2019

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Copper tailored suit

Artistic Intelligence, Apollo Theater, 2019

A representative outfit from Boateng’s Artistic Intelligence presentation at the Apollo Theater, celebrating the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance.

BFA
Brown checked coat — Ozwald Boateng, 2019

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Brown checked coat

Artistic Intelligence, Apollo Theater, 2019

A representative outfit from Boateng’s Artistic Intelligence presentation at the Apollo Theater, celebrating the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance.

BFA
Burgundy patterned suit — Ozwald Boateng, 2019

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Burgundy patterned suit

Artistic Intelligence, Apollo Theater, 2019

A representative outfit from Boateng’s Artistic Intelligence presentation at the Apollo Theater, celebrating the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance.

BFA
Red blouse and patterned skirt — Ozwald Boateng, 2019

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Red blouse and patterned skirt

Artistic Intelligence, Apollo Theater, 2019

A representative outfit from Boateng’s Artistic Intelligence presentation at the Apollo Theater, celebrating the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance.

BFA

Archive pieces, grouped by date

1 piece

Artistic Intelligence, 2019

1 piece · Season not recorded

About Ozwald Boateng

His approach combines precise construction with influences drawn from his Ghanaian heritage.