JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It takes just a single idea to ignite the creative spark that drives Carlos Foster to bring his vision to life on paper.
“I love clothes, love shoes. I’m going to try to do a clothing brand, and I just started drawing and putting out different logos,” Carlos said, reflecting on the founding of his streetwear brand in the latest episode of “Voices of the 904.”
Originality is in the name: 89 Los Originals. It’s a vintage 90s-inspired Jacksonville-based brand known for its signature corduroy sets and Jaguars collab to help commemorate 30 years in the game of football.
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In this episode of “Voices of the 904,” Carlos welcomes us to his laboratory, where his designs turn into reality.
As founder of the brand, Carlos shared his passion for sneakers and eye for fine details, what it means to engage with the community that supports him and highlighted the importance of quality, limited releases.
He also previewed his next collection, dropping in late October: 89 HBCU.
The exclusive HBCU-inspired collection features Bethune-Cookman University and other Black colleges and universities.
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