Meet Tony | Clothing Brand Owner and Designer.

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tony and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tony, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I really didn’t have a thought process on starting my own business. I Just new working for someone else would never get me to the full potential I seen myself headed to and the vision I had for myself. I just knew I wanted to create something memorable and beneficial for the world and the peers among me.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Well at Blackicons, our mission is to celebrate and uplift black culture by providing stylish and quality urban apparel and lifestyle products that showcase the resilience, creativity, and beauty of our people in stylish garments.

Starting a clothing brand is not for the weak I can say. You have to really be open minded with this creation because everyone will not like what you create or design. That just life in a nutshell. You gotta just create until you find you way and see what the world excepts. Every drop will not be your best but you can also learn from every drop, how to make your next one better than before.

Those are challenges that comes with anything your doing in life. Always stay ready and nothing will surprise you when your hit with those dealings. In this clothing game you just have to master the art of staying consistent on creation so that your mind is always flowing and able to produce. Find inspiration in life and thing around you so that you can stay open minded.

We are more than just a clothing brand, we are a movement that committed to using our platform to raise awareness and support for social justice causes that affect black lives and to create a space where our customers can feel proud, confident, and inspired to be themselves.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
1st spot Magic city Mondays. Self explanatory when you step in the city at the beginning of the week and you from outta town.

You not go be getting up to early after that so on tuesday, we would check out a dope taco spot ya know taco tuesday now. Come on!! I say something like Tin Lizzy or nice mexican spot.

Wednesday now if you on game, Im bout to put you up on a spot in Duluth called “Dreamz” crazy vibe on wednesday. Its called “Pass the Aux” so it just R&B all night on the 1/2s, People grabbing the mic singing and just enjoying themselves with good food, good drinks, excellent customer service and peaceful environment. Check them out!!

Thursday me and the homie prob hit Tanger city on Peachtree they got some good food and happy hour vibes there lamb chops, wings, drinks and the environment is relax and smooth.

Friday the city get live and crazy and Im not really a weekend party guy no more, I rather come out during the week with is calm and chill. So Friday we hit “Xperience Lounge” which is a dope like sports bar but big inside with crazy tvs, nice size sections, Good service, food & drinks. They off buford Hwy good spot.

Saturday like I said im not a weekend party person so it will be a good food spot maybe some Hibachi or dope sport bar vibe, drinks or a bottle from the store and saturday will be more of a inside chill night. Play it safe ya know.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to shoutout my son. Prince Amir, if it wasn’t for you I don’t know what way life would have taken me. You saved my life and motivated me to become a better man, father, & leader. My son always watches my steps so with that being said I had to change how I move and make sure every move was vital in bettering him for his future to come. Just seeing a small version of yourself in someone else is amazing and so joyable. Who would not want to do right and guide them to become the best version of themself daily.

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Image Credits
Photo Credits: Jayb