Upendo- Chopteeth Afrofunk Band
Oy. Collection officially kicked my butt this past week thanks to the addition of academic and co-curricular distractions and hangups. But its finished and off for Fashion Show judging whatnot. I'm happy with it for the most part, of course there's things I'm a little concerned about, but nothing so major; I think I have at
least a 75- 80% chance in getting all 5 pieces in. Anyway, what's done is done. If you recall from my earlier posts I channeled West African wax prints (ankara to some) into Western society silhouettes (echoing a similar idea from my wedding dress). The whole process was a learning experience- from the fabric sourcing, to manipulation (including a temporary fear of color resulting into a heavy hand of black that eventually got nixed), to "industry" critique to actually putting the looks together. I even legit had a major brainfart the other day when my professor said we were supposed to keep a journal for the class (my face (o_O) ) then I remembered DUH I have a blog (idiot, haha). That's how fried I am.
But now we wait. On Tuesday I'll learn the fate of my garments and the Fashion Show.
On a happier note-- we had to take photos to help the dressers figure out the styling (even though they still get it wrong) so I can treat you to a preview of my collection! They're just on the dressforms, unedited; all the special hair and makeup and whatnot wont come till after the final critique.
Enjoy!
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| the "Bantu" Knot- front dress. |
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| Back, faux two piece styling |
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| Hausa Pants and Bustier (interchanceable with Igbo Skirt and Blouse) |
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| Back, exposed metal zipper and sash detail. |
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Igbo Skirt and Blouse. Mock sarong skirt with draped pleats, sweetheart plunge neck.
(Interchangeable with Hausa set) |
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| Back, twist keyhole detail. |
So yeah, thats the jist, the dressforms don't quite do them justice.. so keep your eye out in a few weeks for the good pictures. I'm off to bed now.
-xo
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