We create meaningful street wear rooted in tradition, culture and history. with each piece, we hope to blend modern art and fashion and inspire social consciousness within our community. specifically, the vast amount of forgotten poetry, art, and culture from the middle east & south Asia. by connecting the two worlds together, we are hopeful to expose our community to the beauty of different cultures and traditions, and create a new avenue of learning as a choice rather than a lesson.
Review: Love Closely is the brainchild of Toronto-based Taha Yousuf. Yousuf was born and raised in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, to Pakistani parents. Using his culture as a guiding light for his designs, Yousuf has created collections of streetwear inspired by his Muslim heritage that have now been donned by A-list celebrities from Drake to Ali Gatie and Riz Ahmed to French Montana.