Dive into the story behind these beautifully handcrafted garments below!!
The collection's concept is rooted in masks, costumes, rivers, spirits, transfiguration, and the inner god within each person. It reflects the designer's life, growing up in Nigeria and then moving to the UK, experiencing a cultural shift.
The narrative centers on a muse in Nigeria completing her university studies and undertaking a year of national service in rural areas. Unfamiliar with local traditions, she unknowingly bathes in a sacred river during an Egungun festival, where a deity possesses her instead of the intended male participant. This event symbolizes the clash of traditional beliefs and challenges misogyny, as women are traditionally barred from such rituals.
The designer also explores the idea of masks and costumes, contrasting the elaborate attire of Nigerian rituals with the everyday clothing in the UK. They imagine a woman emerging from the river wearing oversized UK jackets, distorted by water, representing the transformation and adaptation to new environments.
This collection celebrates Nigerian culture, challenges traditional beliefs, and reflects on personal experiences of cultural change and adaptation.
Directed by @slimmfabricated
Produced by @olaytana
Project Manager @_shaaronn
Press Director @tionnesherri
Models: @ryliegoodchild @slimmfabricated
Hair and Make Up: @calliefx
Photography: @erinhamblh
Lighting: @sikora_patryk
Styling: @ariannarovagnati
Design: @gri.tbaby
Location: Asylum Chapel
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