MY STORY

The brand Miles Alexander was established in 2023 and was named after the creator of the brand, me, Marcus Miles Alexander Simpson. 

Miles is after Miles Davies, classed as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. A name that has resonated in my life as I have always had a passion for music of all styles and genres.

Alexander is after Alexander the Great who by the age of 30 had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. This encourages me to conquer and dominate in whatever industry I'm in.

I worked in sales from the age of 17 to 24 with jobs from Dominos to managing phone shops, to life insurance sales. I had made other people millions, brought other people’s dreams to life and increased other people's wealth but the question I would ask myself is, "What am I doing for my own wealth. What about my legacy?" 

I wanted to do something for myself but you can’t think outside of the box while you’re still in it. So I left my job in 2022 with nothing lined up because there’s no time like the present.  I was out of work for 6 months and I would wake up each morning asking myself, “What do I want to do? What’s my calling?” Then it came to me. You see, I’ve never felt comfortable in a suit, tie or a pair of winkle pickers. I feel at home in fresh white trainers, trackie bottoms and an oversized hoodie.

What I set out to do is turn my name into a legacy through my passion of street fashion. I want people of all ages and backgrounds who share my passion of streetwear to feel comfortable and fashionable at an affordable price. Today Miles Alexander is a street-fashion brand but who knows what tomorrow will bring? My goal is to inspire and encourage others to not just be good, but to...