streetwear — Youngest in Charge

With his up and coming clothing brand, Rare Geneticz, street wear designer, Kajuan Thorpe is bringing the term, "Real is Rare" to life.

At 29 years old, the South Philly native is out to create an inspiring name for himself and his brand, one dope piece at a time. His current items are simple and understated in design, yet carry a bold statement: RARE. When something is rare it means that it doesn't occur often or there are limited amounts of it, making it that much more valuable.

Rare Geneticz, though fairly new, has a feel that already seems classic. This can be attributed to its easy and versatile pieces that would be sure to fit into almost anyone's wardrobe, including millennials, baby boomers and both men, and women.

SS17 men's #RareGeneticz "Pocket-Rocket" crewneck available Friday‼️😎 #handmade #urbanfashion #dare2berare #capsule

I got the chance to pick the brain of the designer himself, check out our interview below!

When was Rare Geneticz founded?

Kajuan: December 2016

How did you come up with the name and the design concept behind your apparel?

Kajuan: The name Rare Geneticz was derived from having unique characteristics and having a positive approach in life.

What type of apparel is included under the Rare Geneticz brand? For example, are there T-shirts, hoodies, etc.? Also what's the price range of your pieces?

Kajuan: My brand will carry a wide variety of street wear such as t-shirts, hoodies, sweatsuits, jackets, hats etc. My prices fluctuate with pieces but will always be reasonable for my customers.

SS17 #RareGeneticz "Graffiti🌪Platinum" tee available on July 3rd📍#GraffitiPlatinum #LimitedPrints #Dare2beRare #Streetwear #Urbanfashion #Capsule

Tell me a little bit about the team behind the brand. For example: How many people do you have working with you? Are they designers as well? or are you a "one-man show"?

Kajuan: As of now it just consists of just me but in the future I wouldn't mind building with others.

Do you have a target audience/market for your apparel?

Kajuan: I never have a target audience my brand revolves around all walks of life young & fly,elder & cool...

Where do you see Rare Geneticz in the next 5 years?

I see Rare Geneticz as an international success constantly breaking fashion barriers making it among the brand elites top5, top5 top5!!!

Do you have any favorite brands/ people that you look to for inspiration?

"See confederate flags but I got a flag of mine"‼️🎱💪🏾#RareGeneticz #Proud2Pay #Urbanfashion #Streetwear #sellingoutfast🔥 #DaP #Brooklyn #capsulecollection

Kajuan: Hell yeah my brand (Rare Geneticz) and I'm more so inspired by different eras of fashion not brands or ppl.

Keep up with this new designer and see what else he has up his "Rare" sleeves!!

Rare Geneticz: Kajuan Thorpe

I got the chance to pick the brain of the designer himself, check out our interview below!

Follow Kajuan and Rare Geneticz on Instagram: Rare Geneticz Cloth