Louis Vuitton’s quote ‘every journey begins in Africa” inspired the journey to this collection. Research into contemporary western designers such as Vivien Westwood emphasised her ‘made in Africa’ awareness – this leading into a deeper investigation of giving back to Africa.
Referencing the hand woven traditional fabric ‘Aso Oke’ worn by the southern part of Nigeria played a big part in the realisation of this collection.The inspiration manifested itself in the choice and mix of fabrication used.