A little bit of fashionable comedic relief to end your hump day! Presented by none other than Uncle Karl in a hilarious interview that he does with — himself for Net-A-Porter.com.. Enjoy!

FFB: Who is Cynthia Kio?
Cynthia: Cynthia Kio is a fun loving and passionate African designer who manages to incorporate her culture and traditions into her design aesthetics.

FFB: Describe your brand in 3 words?
Cynthia: Elegant, classy and Afrocentric

FFB: How important is it for you as a designer to stay true to your self and keep you designs looking fresh and innovative?
Cynthia: I think that is the first step to being a designer. That is what makes me unique and stand out from other designers.

FFB: Describe your decision to specifically focus on the African culture in regards to your designs.
Cynthia: African Fashion has always been around but there has been this mentality that it has to be made a specific way and the clothes can only been worn to specific African events. My goal with my design is to break out of that box. Moreover, reflecting African culture in my designs gives me a leaway to connect to my heritage.

FFB: We love the intricate patterns and bold colors in your designs. How important do you think this aspect in designing is when you bring out a new collection?
Cynthia: I get most of the inspiration for my collections from these colors and patterns. African fashion is usually represented with bright colors and multiple patterned fabric and working with these is what defines my brand.

FFB: What can we expect from you and your brand in the future?
Cynthia: I intend to spread to other part of the world and have more people appreciating my designs. Expect to see more creativity and better quality designs in the future.

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