none of my business

NOMB’s F/W 2023 collection is inspired by the biblical tale of Samson and Delilah, a story about guarding your heart and giving all your trust to a higher power. The moral of the story is given to us in an almost threatening way of saying this is what your fate could be if you don’t follow the rules in place, in this case the rules dictated by God himself. Many have criticized the message conveyed by this myth, especially during the Age of Enlightenment when knowledge was sought by means of reason rather resigning oneself to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Church’s authority was slowly undermined by scientific ideologies, followed by revolutions questioning the absolutism of what was once the main reference for philosophical questionings.

The power dynamics shifted with knowledge becoming the power of the people, freeing them from the bondage of religious authority. However, this movement could be a simple shift of concentrated power from one group to another, as people still feel as though their knowledge is limited or their access is controlled. Greed and power are still tainting our societies, only this time it is disguised better. This is the idea that guided the creation of the fall winter collection, a collection inspired by the abuse of power and desire to control.

Wide shouldered suits remind us of the power suit, once considered a staple for working class individuals as they were meant to exude confidence, power and dominance. The collection hints at power dressing by recalling typical male wardrobe features with the NOMB’s touch.