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Corwyn Thomas, a success story for everyone to hear. He started at a very early
age, just by picking out ties for his dad to wear. His father saw that Corwyn
had an eye for doing so. Next Corwyn graduated in picking out his fathers
shirts and matching them up with ties. Corwyn soon started designing his own
ties. First, getting ideas from what he has seen out in the market. One day
Corwyn found himself at a mentoring program, he wanted to get pointers on how to
start up his tie design company. Well, as faith has it Kwame Jackson of Donald
Trump’s “The Apprentice”; Season One Finalist was present. Kwame Jackson,
looked at Corwyn’s designs and helped him launch his tie products. Together
they launch their first brand called Krimson by Kwame, this is an executive
neckwear collection that was recently endorsed by Oprah Winfrey.
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name Krimson comes from the colors of Kwame’s alma mater, crimson and cream.
Corwyn’s brand was chosen for the Father’s Day Exclusive “O” List in the June
Issue of the “Oprah Magazine”. Corwyn’s Luxury lifestyle brand is headquartered
in Cincinnati, Ohio called Corwyn Apparel. Corwyn is Chief Designer for “Kwame
Jackson and President & Founder of his own company. Kwame Jackson, graduated
from Harvard Business School, so putting these two powerful minds together could
only bring success. Corwyn also found out the two were fraternity brothers of
Kappa Alpha Si.
You can find his ties in
Macy’s, in Herald Square in New York, Pentagon Mall in Washington, DC, Chicago
on State Street and Belks. Some of the locations for Belk would be, Southpark
Mall in Charlotte, Crabtree Mall in Raleigh and Phipps Plaza in Atlanta,
Georgia. This Southern University A& M College graduate has also attracted a
growing celebrity client base. Celebrities such as Neyo, Usher, NBA All-Star
Alonzo Mourning, ESPN commentator Allan Houston, Bishop TD Jakes, Matrix and
Barber Shop actor Harry Linnux and CNN Contributor Roland Martin. Corwyn has a
true talent for Fashion Neckwear. Corwyans’ designs have a classic look yet
contemporary, so there is something for everyone. You will find Wedding ties,
business ties, stripes, paisley, geometric and the list goes on. Corwyan
strongly feels you need to be around POI’s (People of Influence) to make things
happen. See if you can pick up some entrepreneur tips from Corwyan.
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Center Stage:
Is it true your gift for spotting great tie designs started early?
Corwyan: Yes, at the age of six years old I was picking out ties
for my dad to wear.
Center Stage:
Where did this brain child to start a design company, come from?
Corwyan: My wife and I came up with this plan.
Center Stage:
So you are a husband and wife team, that is great. Tell, me who else
helped propel your career?
Corwyn: Kwame Jackson, from the Apprentice show helped me launch
my tie designs in major department stores, like Macy’s and Belks. I was
at a mentoring program and Kwame was there and I told him what I was
trying to accomplish. Kwame, liked what he saw and helped me launch my
product.
Center Stage:
How did you feel when you first saw your ties on the shelves in
department stores?
Corwyn: It was a joy to see my product on floor and being
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Center Stage:
Tell me, are your ties selling in the stores?
Corwyn: Well, in the kind of economy we have today we are doing
great. We are selling at 10%, this is in comparison to 5-6% tie sells
when the economy is better
Center Stage: What can you tell
our budding designers about starting out?
Corwyn: You have to seek out people who have interest like you
POI and have a passion for what you are doing. Make sure it is
something close and dear to your heart.
Center Stage:
What direction do you see your company going in within 5 years?
Corwyn: I would like to some day have a department store of my
own. The store would be like a membership store. People coming in who
are specifically looking for my product.
Center Stage:
What thought stands out in your mind?
Corwyn: You have to appreciate the little things along the way.
Corwyn Thomas,
remember that name a man that has itched a corner in a unique market.
Take a peek at some of Corwyn’s designs at
www.corwynapparel.com
Congratulations
Corwyn, your ties spell success. |
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