Artist Turned Entrepeneur Slawn Invests In Kick Game
23 Jul 2024
From becoming the youngest artist to design the Brit Award in 2023, to his work with musical icons including SZA, Beyonce, and A$AP Rocky amongst others, Slawn has today announced himself as an official Kick Game investor, signifying a new chapter for the luxury streetwear retailer.
London-based and Nigerian-born designer Olaolu Slawn is undoubtedly one of his generation’s most exciting and innovative artists and designers of the modern day, becoming an inescapable cultural icon of his time – there is no questioning Slawn as a touchstone for aesthetics and design since his arrival into the art space.
Speaking on the investment, Slawn states:
“I’m not an artist but I make art.
I’m not a businessman but I own businesses,”
“With Kick Game, Beau is the brains of the operation. Now he can talk, I just do what I’m told”
Slawn’s investment promises a fresh, exciting chapter for the company, demonstrating that Kick Game have its fingers on the pulse of the cultures in their respective field. The arrival of Slawn also brings with it the opportunity for other ambassadors to partner with the brand across the world of art, music, fashion/design, sport, and content creation.