The Arinze Marshall logo “Azay” is inspired by the Igbo tribe’s hieroglyphs (Nsibidi) for Eze, meaning King.
Our creative director Arinze envisions a brand that recognizes true cultural prowess by projecting it to the world through its collections and pieces, reinventing a universal progressive approach to fashion. Arinze Marshall holds quality in high esteem and provides the consumer with carefully crafted premium products to meet their lifestyle.
The Inspiration
“I’ve always loved to draw and I’ve always loved design,” Marshall says. “A few years ago, I was going through a really trying time. Sketching bags was an escape for me. The more I designed the bags, the more I wanted to see them come to pass.”
Earlier this year, Marshall got his wish and officially launched his label, Arinze Marshall. Marshall has been extremely deliberate in every part of the process, incorporating his culture, story and even native language into the fabric of the brand. Specifically, Arinze Marshall’s logo comes from his native tribe (the Igbo Tribe) and reflects how the tribe spells “king” using its unique Nsibidi written alphabet.
Although the brand is based in Houston and incorporates a lot of Marshall’s heritage, he puts a large emphasis on diversity and inclusion. His products ship nationwide, and he has global aspirations.
“I want every fashionable person to be able to be part of this brand,” Marshall says.
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