Alfred Julius Creative Director & Founder Chike Atu was born in Little Rock, Arkansas raised in the presence of strong men, that showed him that chivalry and hard work can lead to success. Chike was later nurtured in the great city of Memphis, TN as he pursued a career in the fine arts while attending, private art college, Memphis college of Art. While attending the local school, his appreciation for Menswear was strengthen through guidance from professors and local businessmen.
Activist Eyewear Creative Director & Co-founder Mark Craig spent his childhood living in upstate New York, Kansas City and Saudi Arabia at various points. This, plus countless other trips abroad, instilled a love of travel and exploration from a very early age.