Andre Nickatina’s new line of Italian-made sneakers dubbed ‘Killer Whales’ is a collaboration with local clothing designer Magdy Kotb, also known as Deezoe the Clothing Coach. Kotb is the grandson of a master tailor and runs The Clothing Coach, a black-owned business at Sutter and Powell, about one block from Union Square.

JPMorgan Chase just released a new video, created in partnership with Axios, highlighting the successes of its Entrepreneurs of Color Fund, of which ICA Fund Good Jobs is a part. The new video – available on YouTube and Facebook – highlights two small businesses.

The Clothing Coach was founded in 2016 to fill a void in men’s clothing quality, customer service and expertise. Founder and Master Clothier, Magdy Kotb saw a declining trend in the clothing industry. From production all the way to the customer experience.

Magdy K. Kotb is truly a scholar when it comes to men’s clothing. Grandson to a Master Tailor who owned fields of premium Egyptian cotton, he was raised in a family owned men’s clothing business founded by his father Samy Kotb- “Milano Square” (EST. 1995).

What do your clothes say to the world, and why is important to know that? Today’s guest has answers. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Magdy Kotb of The Clothing Coach in San Francisco. Magdy grew up in the suit business and takes the role of a clothier seriously.