Interview with Matunes.net

Quin: Explain to me where the name ‘Anceztaz” came from

Tanze: The name Anceztaz came from the actual word Ancestors. It is spelled the way it is because i wanted it to contain the letters in my name. I also wanted it to begin with A and end with Z because they represent the beginning and the end. My clothing line represents our ancestry, which spans forever, or from beginning to end.

Quin: Is there a specific reason for the interlocked letters in the logo?

Tanze: The logo contains every letter in the word “anceztaz”. Therefore, in a sense, it represents our ancestors just as much as the word itself.

Quin: How long have you been into fashion and wanting your own line?

Tanze: Clothing and dressing have always been a passion of mine but It did not get serious until about 7th grade.This is when i started exploring the options of having my own clothing line.

Quin: I ask everybody this, wheres my free stuff?

Tanze: LOL. Well, as of right now, I am starting a business, so it’s a little costly and not very beneficial to me and my company if we give out free gear to everyone that asks. The only exception to this is promotional opportunities in certain cases.

Quin: You in school up at Howard right; hows the taste of style up there and what makes it different from the Virginia area?

Tanze: For the people that actually grew up in DC, I can say that their style is very loud and bright. Alot of people that come to Howard are from all over meaning they bring their own style, however I have never really seen a “virginia” style. The style at Howard is just unique altogether.

Quin: How far are you looking to take you ideas and your line?

Tanze: would like for my line to be successful and continue to prosper.

Quin: Do you see other independents as competition or as friends and potential partners?

Tanze: I actually have alot of friends that have clothing lines or are looking to make a clothing line. We all help each other out. No hard feelings involved

Quin: Whos the one person you want to see wearing one of your designs?

Tanze: Russell Simmons or Will Smith

Quin: In 5 yrs, where do you see yourself and why?

Tanze: In 5 years, I plan to have graduated from Howard and have launched my entertainment company. Hopefully, if I do not have one already, I will be in the process of securing my own talk show or radio show.