Radisson RED V & A Waterfront is proud to announce the launch of their latest collaboration with local clothing brand Y?Gen Apparel.
The Radisson RED team pride themselves on their brand pillars, Music Art and Fashion and this new collaboration speaks to the heart of what the Radisson RED brand stands for. Y?Gen apparel, the brainchild of the Y?Gen team; Jarryd Williams, YoungstaCPT, Maruwaan Emandien and Muffin Man is the perfect link between music and fashion. Inspired by the Fans, the Y?Gen wanted to give their fans something tangible to take home with them. “ We figured quoting YoungstaCPT lyrics and putting that on garments gave our fans more value and most importantly, an identity when it came to representing Kaapstad, “ says Jarryd Williams . Now the Y?Gen message will reach a new audience through this unique clothing collaboration with Radisson RED.
The collection includes 3 different T-shirts, Crewnecks and manager jackets complete with
the Y?GEN and Radisson RED insignia included across the range. The Radisson RED pantone
mixed with the street style of Y?GEN. “The design is based on the Y?GEN style. The logo was designed based mainly on the Y?GEN brand while still incorporating the essential RED brand elements . The brief was to keep it Y?GEN but with a touch of RED. Our idea is to wear their brand and show off what they’re about”, says Dayle Theunissen, Radisson RED MarketingManager.
Not only is this collection available for purchase but have also been introduced as the new
staff uniform at the Radisson RED. The RED team has been really receptive to the collaboration as quite a few of the staff are Y?Gen and YoungstaCPT fans. “I’ve followed YoungstaCPT way before he became famous. From his music, his message, his style and how he supports his back yard, CPT. He is a true local artist. I’m super excited about the collaboration and to wear his brand Y?GEN,” says Keenan Strauss, RED GEN Creative.
Furthermore this collaboration is here to raise awareness around the RED team’s continued efforts to support local. “We believe strongly that there is a huge pool of talented creatives within the city and we aim to support local brands with these kinds of collaborations. Supporting a brand that’s certified by the streets, for the streets,” says Theunissen.
Similarly, the Y?Gen team feel that the RED brand is best placed to share the Y?Gen message to a broader audience. “Radisson RED V & A Waterfront attracts many local and international guests and this helps to broaden the horizon & perception of Cape Town and what it has to offer. We are pleased to have collaborated with a brand that believes in putting Cape Town, South Africa and our culture at the forefront. Not only will this collaboration benefit our brand, but more importantly, it creates awareness that Cape Town has so much to offer while ensuring our culture gets the recognition it deserves,” says Williams.
The Radisson RED Y?Gen collaboration launches 5 July 2022 and will be available to purchase from the Radisson RED V and A Waterfront.
For more information on this collaboration by following @radissonredcpt on Instagram, and @radissonredcpt on Facebook.
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