Historically Western cultures have conceptualized blackness — both the term and the color — with detrimental or threatening connotations. I use black and other dark earth tones to convey the allure of African culture, as well as the emotional plight experienced by Indigenous groups, and to subvert the meaning of black. I use this approach as opposed to the more commonplace Manichaean concept of light versus dark meaning good versus evil, or current versus nostalgic.
The Nuba people are some of the darkest, most beautiful people on the planet, while having experienced great struggle from civil war. Growing up in South London, I've always been surrounded by Afro-Caribbean culture, which is a reminder of where I come from. I combine the influences of sculptural wrapping and frugal functionality with the urban streetwear influences of my surroundings.
into fashion education on a wider scale would ensure that the future of fashion design and business has sustainability as a natural part of its function. My main goal is to support the economic development of African countries by working with communities to manufacture and cultivate sustainable materials on a larger scale as a viable part of the textiles industry. It's about economic liberation.
If you could decide on one change for the entire fashion industry to make tomorrow, what would it be?Homepage photo: Courtesy of Felipe Fiallo
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