JAMAL “PAPERBOY” TALKS FASHION, AND HIS CLOTHING BRAND

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Butter B: First off Welcome to 2KIB… Let’s get right into it. What inspired you to make your clothing brand “thepaperboycollection” and how did you get started in the fashion world?

Jamal: Thanks for having  … What inspired us to create “thepaperboycollection” was easy, we wanted to represent the inner hustler in ourselves as well as everyone else. I got started in the fashion world at a young age I have always loved clothes and just always knew I would create my own clothing line.

Butter B: That’s awesome, and yes it’s not just you but a team of 3. Who are the other 2 members and do you guys each have different responsibilities when it comes to the brand or do you guys work together?

Jamal: 2 of my younger cousins Martell & Chris Rollins and we usually do most of the stuff together but I feel as we continue to grow we would all have our own part in the brand

Butter B: Explain the meaning behind the name, why PaperBoy  Japan?

“I always wanted to work for things, I wanted more than asking for a handout”

Jamal: Well, the paperboy comes from the inner hustler which refers to working a paperboy route (mail) and the Japan part comes from being a simple logo but has a strong meaning behind it.  Growing up in Detroit impacted my views on fashion in a huge way it taught me to be myself and wear the stuff I want to wear and I feel this inner hustle mindset was instilled in me at a young age because I always wanted to work for things, I wanted more than asking for a handout

Butter B: Could you explain your style, and is there anyone in the fashion industry that inspired the  “paperboy” look

Jamal: I feel my style is casual with my own kind of twist to it because I try to keep it simple while still making a statement and there are a few brands we were influenced by like Off White & Vlone only in the sense to have logos on the front and back of the shirts

Butter B: I can definitely see that… where can we buy your merch?

Jamal: As of now thru DM/Text but we are still working on the website to make it easier for our customers… My Instagram is  @Thepaperboycollection or @mallly_1

Butter B: Are there any celebs or influencers that you would like to see wearing your brand?

Jamal: Yes, of course, I know a few people that are in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA so I would like to start with them first then kind of move forward accordingly

Butter B: Your “BUTTER” question is….. (Drum roll)…Everybody knows that only 1 coast sets the precedence and is superior when it comes to fashion and swag… is it the west coast or the east coast?

Jamal: East coast for sure

Butter B: thanks for doing the interview and best of luck with your clothing brand! And as always, Keep it Butter

Jamal: Thanks Butter appreciate it!

https://www.instagram.com/mallly_1/

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