The Founding Collective
The BasementFIVE Founding Collective is a hand-selected group of fashion creators, artists, and creative spirits helping shape the future of BasementFIVE. Through personal style, photography, and creative collaboration, these founding members bring our one-of-a-kind upcycled fashion to life while celebrating individuality, sustainability, and self-expression. They're part of the story we're creating together.
Wear Art. Tell a Story. Be Original.
Model
Ayana
Ayana was born & raised in KCMO. "Individuality and self-expression have always been import to me and I believe it must be celebrated and protected in our community. BasementFIVE speaks for the community and looks good while doing it.
Musician & Audio Recording Studio Owner
Babykayy
"Being a creative, I'm always looking for ways to push the boundaries. I think BasementFIVE does the same with denim and you can't ignore the boldness of them - real statements are made with every piece. When you put on the jeans, you can't help but to feel like a rockstar, and I believe everyone deserves to have that confidence that BasementFIVE helps build."
KC FAshion Influencer, MOdel & Nursing Student
Chelsea
"My aspiration for the BasementFIVE Founding Collective is to inspire others to live authentically true to themselves through their fashion, life and hobbies. Live authentically true to you!"
Artist & Musician
Devon
Devon is a KCMO native. He "looks forward to showing who he is, learning about others and helping to create exposure for BasementFIVE."
Model, Actress, UGC Creator & Student
Emery
Emery joined the BasementFIVE Founding Collective due to her desire to work with “a local & extremely talented designer who is creating unique pieces of clothing that act as much more than just jeans.”
Singer & Songwriter
Jaydah
Jaydah is a native of KCMO and loves representing fashion from her hometown. “My aspirations for BasementFIVE is representing the community that uses their environment to express art and create. I’m a big fan of recycling and creating something new.”
Actor, Model, Performer, Stylist & Student
Jeremiah
Born and raised in Kansas City. "I am an artist who creates to bring love and joyful extravagance to the world. Fashion is an expansion of my art, and a world language to express who you are. My desired with BasementFIVE is to have people feel something special that brings life to their everyday attire, with one-of-a kind unique clothing"
Emcee & Songwriter
Kahn
STL born & raised. "Fashion is another extension of myself. A way to elude creativity thru materials. My biggest aspirations for BasementFIVE is knowing that truly being yourself to the fullest is the blueprint to success.”
Model, Mother & Fashion Extraordinaire
Lillth
Born and raised in KCMO. "I believe in the impact of community and art. Fashion has helped me to love and grow confident in my body and BasementFIVE is no exception. Promoting sustainability while looking good and inspiring others to be comfortable in their bodies while looking fabulous is my aspiration."
Fashion Student & Co-Owner of Second Bloom Vintage
Natalie
Nat is excited to inspire others to express themselves! "Fashion is such a fun way to exemplify our personalities and unique styles."