Song for the Mute

Song for the Mute is an Australian menswear label founded in 2010 by Melvin Tanaya and Lyna Ty. They held a fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on April 10, 2014, in Sydney."Song for the Mute Runway Show at MBFWA 2014". GQ Australia. April 10, 2014. American rapper Lupe Fiasco attended as one of the models, walking down the runway, which also marks as his modelling debut. According to the source Daily Mail, Fiasco is friends with the two designers, and liked their clothing in Harrold's. They invited him to participate on the catwalk,"He Got a Good Rap! Hip-Hop Artist Lupe Fiasco Takes to the Catwalk at Sydney Fashion Week for His Debut Runway Show". Daily Mail. April 10, 2014. which Fiasco named as a highlight in 2014, along with becoming a Henry Crown Fellow."Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco)". Twitter. December 31, 2014.
In an interview with GQ Australia, Fiasco shared about his commitment to travel all the way to Australia, "Well I think, it's more than just a label. There's an honest friendship. I just want to see these guys succeed, you know?" Tanaya mentioned, "The first time we met him, he came to our studio for about 6 hours and just listened to our story and stuff. It means a lot. I mean—he has a concert tomorrow in New York, and he's right here. It's insane.""GQ&A: Lupe Fiasco on Australian Menswear and His Runway Debut Downunder". GQ Australia.
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