Kenneth Nicholson was the name on everyone’s radar this spring. At the designer’s standout show during New York Fashion Week Men’s in February, Nicholson wowed the audience with gender-optional designs in light pastels tones and relaxed silhouettes. But before he was an menswear favorite, he had many influential fans. Jidenna, the multi-talented musician, was one. In advance of the CFDA Awards winners announcement, we had the award-winning artist catch up with the emerging designer. Watch now!

Don’t forget to find out this year’s CFDA Awards winners on Monday, September 14th!

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