Max Osterweis

Suno combines New York artistry with African style with its range of sustainable swimwear. Max Osterweis was inspired to launch the label in spring 2009 following post-election violence in Kenya, an African nation Osterweis considers to be his second home. The violence threatened to damage the country's economy and industry, and Osterweis desperately wanted to help. He enlisted designer Erin Beatty, and together they set about creating the dazzling apparel and swimwear items that would later...Read Full Story

Even more exciting is that  Suno  New York  - a label designed in New York and produced in Kenya - is now available in the UK. The label was set up by Max Osterweis as a means to employ local Kenyan talent and showcase some of Kenya's artistry, which could potentially affect positive and lasting social and economic change. International Fashion All About Fashion, Style, Beauty, Celebrities Many More ...Read Full Story

The NY theme will probably be a recurring one in the next few days, as my spirit (and sleeping pattern) is still in the Big Apple. Whilst at Opening Ceremony , I discovered the colourful world of Suno , whose prints really sprung out at me. Founded a mere 2 years ago by former screenwriter Max Osterweis, Suno has been a great success story – not only is his line backed by the always cool Opening Ceremony but he got the presidential nod when Michelle Obama wore one of designs last spring...Read Full Story

Hidaya means beautiful in swahili, one of the many languages spoken in Africa. && that is just  how I would describe the Suno brand. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Suno is a brand established in 2008 by Max Osterweis. It's influences come from Kenya. This is a very unique unique idea, especially because the patterns of the clothing are extremely vibrant and full of life. I love each and everyone of the pieces in his collections, they are simply amazing, creative and astonishing. I tried my...Read Full Story

Such Wonderful New Talent:) So Excited for New York!!!! The textures, prints and silhouettes as created by the team of Suno's Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty are Stunningly Perfect. The only thing I am not madly in love with would be the hair and make up......but the beauty of the clothes Well made up for that. Their inspirations? The wonders of Iris Apfel and Dodie Rosekrans....one can tell because of the dare of mix basically anything and everything, yet keeping it perfectly put together. J...Read Full Story