7 Questions with Jimmy Scott, Co-Founder Of Koy Clothing

To start, could you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Jimmy and I co-founded KOY Clothing with my brother Alastair back in late 2016. We were born and raised

in Africa and spent most of our upbringing between Kenya and the UK. This gave us a very unique opportunity to combine two completely different worlds through fashion and support the continent we grew up in and love so much in the process.

What inspired you to start Koy Clothing?

I always wanted to start a business and due to my unique upbringing in Africa, I saw an opportunity to use African fabrics that surrounded me growing up in combination with classic European fabrics and designs to produce a product that would appeal to the high-end western market.

Africa has so much to offer, from its stunning scenery to its magical wildlife and its unique and interesting cultures, Africa is just full of inspiration! However, while many choose to give back to it, there are some who choose to exploit it. It is our promise to value the inspiration that this stunning continent has given us. We do this by giving 5% of all sales (At least 50% of profits) to projects within Kenyan communities, helping the people, the place, and the wildlife.