In Conversation: Bogdan 'Chilldays' Plakov and Kelvin Krash

Bogdan Plakov was recognised by the British Fashion Council in 2019 as one of the NEW WAVE CREATIVES shaping the industry. He was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he spent 14 years as an actor - sparking his passion for cinema. In 2014 Bogdan relocated to Milan, where he established his creative studio. His dynamic style has driven high-profile campaigns for brands like Nike, Loro Piana, Off-White™️/ Virgil Abloh Era / Ferrari, Guess Jeans, Moon Boot, Swarovski and many more. His work also includes magazine covers for GQ, Vanity Fair and book publications such as Louis Vuitton by Assouline. Bogdan frequently collaborates with artists, art directing and photographing album covers, as well as directing videos for artists such as Blanco, Sfera Ebbasta, Lazza, Emma Marrone, Tananai, Tedua. He has also worked with international artists such as Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, Pop Smoke and has directed videos for Yeat.

Kelvin Krash’s journey began in North West London. Born to Ghanaian parents, music and dance were ever-present in his upbringing, shaping his identity and becoming his language. By16 he was creating visuals, building his world, and later refining his craft through film school. His foundation in image and sound naturally pulled him into London’s creative scene, where he quickly built a reputation amongst peers as a creative force. After gaining the attention of “AWGE” Krash began carving out his own lane. A decision in 2018 to fully pursue music would prove defining. His production soon attracted a top tier of trailblazing collaborators including A$AP Rocky / Playboi Carti / FKA Twigs / Skepta / Swedish House Mafia & Doja Cat – contributing to Number 1 platinum Billboard albums worldwide. Krash’s output extends beyond traditional production. He has created visuals for Playboi Carti’s Die Lit Tour, scored music for global brands including Louis Vuitton, Beats by Dre and Diesel, and produced runway soundscapes for Samuel Ross’s A-COLD-WALL*. His music has also featured in Top Boy and Need For Speed: Unbound, alongside starring in a global campaign for Marshall. Beyond music, Krash continues to expand his creative world through Krashed – his independent platform combining music, visual design, video production and merchandise – cementing him as an artist operating entirely on his own terms.

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