We are sharing our recent interview with Chris Varkpeh, the CEO and Founder of BeAvanti
Pro Media Mag : What was the inspiration behind launching your clothing brand BeAvanti?
Chris Varkpeh: My Inspiration is noticing that there isn’t a lot of high end fitness attire and to give that to those that want to start on their fitness journey is my main inspiration. I look to Gabby I from 21st Ave and seeing how she tailors her products to your clients is a huge inspiration to me
Pro Media Mag : Where do you look for creative inspiration?
Chris Varkpeh: I get my creative inspiration from brands like Gym Shark and Gucci.
Pro Media Mag : Tell us a little about your products?
Chris Varkpeh: Here, at BeAvanti we believe our health is our biggest asset and once you invest in your health you invest in yourself. That is why we are cultivating health literacy. We provide personalized fitness plans to start you on your path. Vegan Smoothies to improve your journey and apparel for you to look good while doing it, best part of all they are from 100% ethically resourced and recycled materials so you feel good about wearing it. We want to create a community of individuals that want to truly like they are around like-minded health individuals.
Pro Media Mag : What’s your personal favorite item in the range right now, and why?
Chris Varkpeh: My Personal favorite item that I sell are the smoothies
Pro Media Mag : What about your price tag? Prices are affordable?
Chris Varkpeh: My prices are very much affordable and in very high quality.
Pro Media Mag : What’s next for Avanti brand?
Chris Varkpeh: Whats next is getting in grocery stores and building a gym so we can create a space for people to truly be a better version of themselves
Pro Media Mag : What advice do you give young designers?
Chris Varkpeh: Things will get hard and you might be stagnant for awhile but never give up.. IT won’t be easy but it will be worth it.