Queen & Slim featuring Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz
Queen & Slim featuring Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz

Queen & Slim

As we move through 2021, KING presents their summer vision featuring avant-garde artist Ryan De La Cruz and stylist/model Nadya Maki, conceptualised by high fashion New York styling authority Quinton Faulkner.

Hip Hop changed the way people dress, speak and express themselves and so we pay tribute to the original culture that not only inspired and translated into the Grime scene born in East London, but also inspired the birth of the KING brand. Ryan De La Cruz carries an enigmatic Tupac vibe whilst Nadya that of the late Aaliyah - and the idea of a 90s love story set in the hood was born.

With several iconic love stories to draw from, the crew gravitated instinctively towards the award winning Queen & Slim. A movie that showcased British talent, set in the iconic 90’s era and that most importantly narrated the story that we all live - a KING and Queen from the streets, living their lives in the hood.

Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
BMW gear stick
BMW gear stick
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki sitting in a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz leaning against a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz leaning against a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz lying next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz lying next to each other
Nadya Maki lying in a BMW
Nadya Maki lying in a BMW
Nadya Maki lying in a BMW
Nadya Maki lying in a BMW
BMW with a KING number plate
BMW with a KING number plate
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to a BMW
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to a BMW
Eighties boombox with King graffiti
Eighties boombox with King graffiti
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz carrying an eighties boombox
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz carrying an eighties boombox
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz leaning on an eighties boombox
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz leaning on an eighties boombox
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz behind a fence
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz behind a fence
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Ryan De La Cruz sitting on a basketball ring
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz behind turntables
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz behind turntables
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki and Ryan De La Cruz next to each other
Nadya Maki adjusting a turntables mixer
Nadya Maki adjusting a turntables mixer