When the Nigerian fashion scene gets buzzing with activities – new collections, fashion shows, et al – I get uber-excited and my attention is completely sold. The scene was buzzed-up again with Nigerian fashion label, Maki oh, presenting their AW15/16 collection. According to the designer, Amaka Osakwe:
“As an advocate for all things truly African,
Maki Oh uses true African textiles like
Adire, Aso-oke, Akwa Oche, Oja and more to
Continue to illustrate to the world (and Africans)
That we have desirable, couture quality local
Textiles”
Inspired by the fascination by Africans for foreign ideas with African under tone – Mami Wata being the case in study, the collection is a marriage between Western and African aesthetics. For me, there are yay-worthy and nay-worthy pieces; these are my picks:
The Yays!
"I'm sexy but classy"
"Loose is the new in"
The Nays!
"If poodles can, so can I"
In other ‘critical’ news; aside from the distracting rope on the floor, notice how sad the models look?
Their appearance is a poor representation of the ‘Mami Wata’ idea this collection sought to explore.
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| Mami Wata |
Mami Wata, the water and serpent priestess is characterized by confidence and strength. These photos scream “HELP! I was kidnapped and forced to wear these clothes” Snap out of the gloominess girls, Jesus loves y'all!
What do you think of the collection? Would you rock them or nah?
Photo Credit: stylevitae deviantart
