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Discover Frankfurt
After launching our streetwear event series in Berlin, we pay a visit to Mainhattan where we open up a discussion on how communities and collaboration facilitate creativity and get a close look at the city’s burgeoning streetwear scene.1 of 3
Frankfurt Inspires
Diversity, creativity, and community in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Inspires
Diversity, creativity, and community in Frankfurt
Meet the hosts
George Patrick & Richard Akingbehin
In 2021, George Patrick partnered with Richard Akingbehin and established the Refuge Worldwide radio station in Berlin. Refuge has grown into a dynamic, collaborative hub and welcoming haven for like-minded collectives and individuals.In 2021, George Patrick partnered with Richard Akingbehin and established the Refuge Worldwide radio station in Berlin. Refuge has grown into a dynamic, collaborative hub and welcoming haven for like-minded collectives and individuals.
Meet the hosts
George Patrick & Richard Akingbehin
In 2021, George Patrick partnered with Richard Akingbehin and established the Refuge Worldwide radio station in Berlin. Refuge has grown into a dynamic, collaborative hub and welcoming haven for like-minded collectives and individuals.In 2021, George Patrick partnered with Richard Akingbehin and established the Refuge Worldwide radio station in Berlin. Refuge has grown into a dynamic, collaborative hub and welcoming haven for like-minded collectives and individuals.
Kanucia
The DJ blending sound and style
Kanucia grew up mostly in Berlin and, via Frankfurt, now embraces the high-fashion scene in Milan. As a DJ, Kanucia seamlessly blends her music and fashion, adapting her style to different venues. Recognizing the enduring connection between streetwear and music, she stands at the crossroads of both worlds, contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary streetwear culture.Kanucia grew up mostly in Berlin and, via Frankfurt, now embraces the high-fashion scene in Milan. As a DJ, Kanucia seamlessly blends her music and fashion, adapting her style to different venues. Recognizing the enduring connection between streetwear and music, she stands at the crossroads of both worlds, contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary streetwear culture.
Kanucia
The DJ blending sound and style
Kanucia grew up mostly in Berlin and, via Frankfurt, now embraces the high-fashion scene in Milan. As a DJ, Kanucia seamlessly blends her music and fashion, adapting her style to different venues. Recognizing the enduring connection between streetwear and music, she stands at the crossroads of both worlds, contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary streetwear culture.Kanucia grew up mostly in Berlin and, via Frankfurt, now embraces the high-fashion scene in Milan. As a DJ, Kanucia seamlessly blends her music and fashion, adapting her style to different venues. Recognizing the enduring connection between streetwear and music, she stands at the crossroads of both worlds, contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary streetwear culture.
Kanucia's style
"For me, music and fashion go hand in hand."
Kanucia's style
"For me, music and fashion go hand in hand."
CVL of GG VYBE
CVL's creating space for FLINTA* in music
Born and raised in Frankfurt, CVL's creative endeavors pay homage to their Polish heritage. Through a series of DJ workshops CVL came to GG VYBE, a FLINTA* DJ collective and teaching group. Exploring and blending a diverse range of sounds and genres, CVL's commitment to the fusion of different musical elements reflects not only a keen understanding of their craft but also a genuine love for the universal language of music.Born and raised in Frankfurt, CVL's creative endeavors pay homage to their Polish heritage. Through a series of DJ workshops CVL came to GG VYBE, a FLINTA* DJ collective and teaching group. Exploring and blending a diverse range of sounds and genres, CVL's commitment to the fusion of different musical elements reflects not only a keen understanding of their craft but also a genuine love for the universal language of music.
CVL of GG VYBE
CVL's creating space for FLINTA* in music
Born and raised in Frankfurt, CVL's creative endeavors pay homage to their Polish heritage. Through a series of DJ workshops CVL came to GG VYBE, a FLINTA* DJ collective and teaching group. Exploring and blending a diverse range of sounds and genres, CVL's commitment to the fusion of different musical elements reflects not only a keen understanding of their craft but also a genuine love for the universal language of music.Born and raised in Frankfurt, CVL's creative endeavors pay homage to their Polish heritage. Through a series of DJ workshops CVL came to GG VYBE, a FLINTA* DJ collective and teaching group. Exploring and blending a diverse range of sounds and genres, CVL's commitment to the fusion of different musical elements reflects not only a keen understanding of their craft but also a genuine love for the universal language of music.
CVL's mindset
"I always try to pay homage in my work to my heritage."
CVL's mindset
"I always try to pay homage in my work to my heritage."
Richard Akingbehin
Community builder & music lover
A cultural influence in Berlin, British-Nigerian DJ Richard Akingbehin co-founded Refuge Worldwide radio in 2021. Witnessing the community flourish is a constant source of pride for him.A cultural influence in Berlin, British-Nigerian DJ Richard Akingbehin co-founded Refuge Worldwide radio in 2021. Witnessing the community flourish is a constant source of pride for him.
Richard Akingbehin
Community builder & music lover
A cultural influence in Berlin, British-Nigerian DJ Richard Akingbehin co-founded Refuge Worldwide radio in 2021. Witnessing the community flourish is a constant source of pride for him.A cultural influence in Berlin, British-Nigerian DJ Richard Akingbehin co-founded Refuge Worldwide radio in 2021. Witnessing the community flourish is a constant source of pride for him.
Richard's vision:
"Creating a community based on our love for music"
Richard's vision:
"Creating a community based on our love for music"
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