Ozwald Boateng OBE (/ˈɒzwəld ˈboʊtɛŋ/; born 28 February 1967) is an English fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style. Read full biography of Ozwald Boateng →
Shirt collars are very important to me. Putting a very soft shirt collar with a formal suit doesn't work for me at all.
I had a suit made for me when I was five. It was double-breasted, mohair and purple. My mother was very particular about clothing - it always used to... →
I'm doing a lot of things in Africa. I've formed a company with two friends of mine called Made In Africa and we are doing a lot of important... →
I'm ready to do womenswear. You've always got to be inspired by something new - women have so much more shape and I'm about finding what... →
Tailoring was considered to be a world that was very traditional, and basically going out of fashion. Fashion designers did not have a real link with... →
When I started, department stores were either very fashion, or very tailored, so the two never mixed. I mixed it, and they said you're too... →
You come to me and it's my job to make you look the best you can look. From an image point of view, would I prefer to dress Jude Law instead of... →
Ozwald Boateng OBE (/ˈɒzwəld ˈboʊtɛŋ/; born 28 February 1967) is an English fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style.