This particular project focuses on African culture by representing the simplicity of the form, the polymorphic character and the functionality of the clothes. Based on the garments of the African culture, I found the opportunity to convert and link this special appearance to a totally urban style.
Among other details, I focused on the way that several tribes truss their garments and I tried to represent this characteristic in a much more approachable way. I further explored the simplicity and the sense of freedom one can get by the African clothing. Personally, I was willing to design clothes which encourage people to experiment more their appearance with clever and easily alternating characteristics.
The choice of color was also inspired by Africa. I focused, basely, on two colors: orange and beige. The contrast of these two colors was representing several contrasts within my collection (Africa vs. urbanity, sport vs. formal etc.). Moreover, I used some embroidered stripes as pattern for some garments, which I thought would give a further ethnic touch.
Enjoy the Collection
Photography: Kelly Filiou
Model: Danai Danaka
Design: Myrto Papailiou
