rudeness
Traditional + Contemporary

Mankind has been decorating our bodies and our clothing since the beginning of time.
Rudeness Clothing was born out of a dream to see the rich luxurious detail of traditional ethnic motifs celebrated in a crisp modern lines of contemporary clothing.
Celebrating where we are coming from in where we are going
From Adinkra symbols of West Africa to Olmec heads of Mexico to the Egyptian hieroglyphs, every culture around the world has brought us designs and motifs that celebrate life, mourn tragedy and share the accumulated wisdom of their people. Every design holds the timeless story of the tribulations and triumphs of the people who brought it into the modern world. Each motif has been honed to perfection by an endless lineage of artisans down through time. Today, every one deserves to be honored and celebrated as a testimony to the varied cultures and yet one humanity that we are.
The crisp, clean lines of modern clothing provide are the perfect canvas for celebrating our rich and varied artistry. The slim-fitting, body-sculpting apparel in sleek, contemporary fabrics are a mobile gallery for traditional motifs to breathe and circulate. The purity of simple cuts, the precision of contrast trimming and the stability of double seams create the perfect showcase for ethnic creativity. Each design and motif is celebrated in a perfect living frame that is the human body.

Rudeness, LLC is an US-based apparel company in Washington DC, a virtual melting pot of the world in the American capitol.
Our vision is to create beautiful and meaningful clothing that can reach across cultural divides and help break down the boundaries among us.
Our clientele are the ultra-modern young urbanites with discriminating fashion sense who know how to balance the traditional and the contemporary.
Our founder, Prince Joseph, is the owner and designer for Rudeness Clothing. Born in Ghana, West Africa, he is a member of the Akyem royal family, grandson to Nana Offori Atta, King of Akyem Abuakwa Eastern region and son of Nana Dokua Offebia, Queen Mother of Akwamufie. He studied design at the prestigious London College of Fashion and business at the American University.