At the nexus of urban elegance, Ozzie Small CEO and designer of Eizzo/E=mc2 Collections has emerged as one of the most influential new fashion tastemakers in the urban market. Born in Jamaica, and raised in Mount Vernon, NY, Mr. Smalls creative drive and determination has marked his career from the inception. Ignoring the notion of starting small, in 1984, Mr. Small convinced an industry tailor to sew an original design out of Fendi material. The success of this piece was one of many custom made, hand designed pieces, which sealed his place as an up and coming cultural innovator in the fashion world. By 2000, the buzz around Mr. Smalls knowledge made him one of the sought after marketing gurus in the business. As Director of Marketing and Promotions at GSL clothing Mr. Small single-handedly created a sense of urgency around the brand. From top entertainment industry names like Joe and Ginuwine, to sports superstars like Eddie George, under his direction, GSL met its success, being the first company to garner the voice of R&B mogul R. Kelly as spokesman. From brand development to his unique design of custom apparel, Mr. Small received acclaim for his ability to connect urban apparel with mainstream elegance, thus leading him to Saxony and Krome Klass. His Marketing genius launched the name of both companies into the forefront of high-end luxury. His vision to expand the world of urban chic positioned him as an innovator, creating and marketing custom footwear with companies such as Nike, Avirex and Timberland, as they sought to add a classic design to their brand. His tenacity proved to be rewarding in 2002 when Mr. Small began a joint venture with Damselle Ltd, a line of European-style furs with an urban feel. Setting a new standard in the entertainment industry for urban design, he continues to produce a plethora of custom-made, high quality furs, leathers, button-downs and denim jeans. The Eizzo Collection has become a growing phenomenon in less than two years of its creation; drawing custom requests from Hip Hop greats like Sean P. Diddy Combs, Jay Z, Usher, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Nas, as well as up and coming artists like Trey Songs, Chingy, T.I., etc. E=mc2 has been recognized as one of the most ingenious, desired new lines in a highly competitive urban market. Mr. Smalls ever-expanding line speaks of his personal excellence and dedication to push the limits of urban fashion. His signature E, the crisp cut of a well tailored button down shirt, and the tasteful simplicity of custom furs & leather speaks to the mans personal and company motto: clothing for millionaires. While most of the fashion industry designs according to seasons, Mr. Small goes against all standards. He has put out 75 different shirt designs since December 2003 - October 2004 with a 98 percent sell thru in the retail market, shirts ranging in prices from $200-$450, and denims ranging from $180-$300. Unlike most designers, Mr. Small is not limited to designing; he oversees all aspects of production for his collection, in addition to fulfilling its public relations, marketing, and sales initiatives. Eizzo & Emc2 has been featured in XXL, VIBE, Complex, Playboy, GQ and Todays Black Men magazine. The trademarked e-signature continues to grow beyond fashion. Its recognition was reflected in a national ad campaign for Burger King as the fashion representative in the BK HEAT commercial. Ozzie Small himself has appeared on MTVs Direct Effect and various radio stations. In addition to launching KARTE BLANCHE JEAN Collection/Cashmir, Diamonds Lifestyle Marketing Co. his latest genius. Mr. Small also is the Host & Executive Producer of the B. Hollywood fashion/lifestyle show on ivnet.tv premiering April 2006. The proud father of twin girls, Mr. Small constantly aspires for bigger and better, pushing the limits on urban lifestyle apparel and high fashion.%D%A
%D%AMr. Small is very proud of his Successes & would like to thanx all the people around him that have helped him GOD,BARRY, BRITTANY, TIFFANY SMALL,SHAKIR ,KEVIN JONES,SAVAS KAYA, DILLON A., CHRIS BIG SMILEY KNIGHT, MARCUS BLASSINGAME,NEAL ORMAN,MITCH FUNARO,KELVIN COFFEY, SHABAZZ FULLER,ROBERT ROSENTHAL,TROY L , LOREAL, ALLEN P.,KEVIN BRACEY,LaSHAWN TALLEY, SO HUNTER,MIKE DEAN,ARTIE HUGHES,T.NICOLE JONES,MOE KAY,BUMP ONE, SUPA JAY, BOOZ, JUNE DOX, FRED S, BIG L, TANYA REYNOLDS ... etc)
