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

First Lady  Michelle Obama wearing ny young designer SUNO in Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts aug 21, 2011,  for  the fourth time during a family vacation in Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend.  SUNO’s Spring/Summer Pleated Maxi Skirt in Beach Geo print,       availableat www.sunony.com .  SUNO is a New York based fashion label founded in 2008 by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty. photo courtesy of associated press | more new FACES: SUNO fall 2011Read Full Story

At NYSFW, the fashion world was buzzing and crushing on SUNO New York's Spring 2011 collection.  A relative newcomer to the fashion scene,  Max Osterweis founded the label in 2008 amidst turmoil in the Kenyan political structure, due to his love for the country, textile and people.  Kenyan influence graces his collections through the incorporation of strong colors and bold patterns, culminating in an optimistic and fashion forward fashion label.   Here' s a peak at the Fall 2010 collection...Read Full Story

The textures, prints and silhouettes as created by the team of SUNO’s Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty are Stunningly beautiful. I am so all over SUNO’s collection, I want every single piece including the shoes. The Colour is fab, love the Print mixing! Flattering and yet trendy silhouettes! We Love, Love, Love SUNO!!! To order from Suno’s collection, click   here .Read Full Story

By ERIC WILSON NEW collection called Suno landed on the selling floor at Opening Ceremony this week, not from the runways in Bryant Park but from a factory in Nairobi, Kenya, where the apparel industry was all but decimated decades ago. The clothes — cotton skirts, tops and shift dresses in vibrant prints — were made by Max Osterweis, a new designer who has already been flagged by Women’s Wear Daily and Style.com without even having had a show, largely because his designs are so captivating...Read Full Story

I LOVE everything about Suno – formed in 2008 by Max Osterweis after more than a decade of collecting textiles in visits to Kenya. This is just a sample of the beautiful pieces made with African prints: Pictures from Suno websiteRead Full Story