WRLDINVSN founders talk about how they began, & where they are going at Essence Fest 2018

A local lifestyle brand makes it to Essence Fest.

WRLDINVSN is a lifestyle brand created by Nicholas Clark and Marlon Watts. The mission of WRLDINVSN is to provide original design and branded fashion apparel foer urban youth, who feel stagnant and trapped by what their environment tells them they can and can’t do.

Jahze caught up with Clark and Watts at the Essence Festival to ask them about their brand. They had a booth set up the entire weekend where the sold merchandise, and networked with festival goers.

Check out the full interview below!

Mikecol Craige

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