Fashion pioneer Karl Kani has been announced as a featured guest at this year's Pop Smoke Fashion Gala, recognizing his lasting influence on hip-hop fashion and streetwear. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers who helped shape the connection between music, fashion, and culture, Kani's work continues to inspire new generations of designers, artists, and creatives. The event will take place on July 21 at the Brooklyn Museum, bringing together figures from the worlds of fashio

Carl Williams grew up in 1970s New York City during the early rise of hip-hop culture. He first tried to become a rapper and DJ, but when that didn’t work out, he shifted his focus to fashion. Inspired by his father’s custom tailoring, he began designing and making his own clothing, slowly building his own style within his community. By the time he was 19, Williams was creating custom outfits for kids in his neighborhood, even though he had no official brand name. A turning p