Hear me, See me, Touch me! Orange Culture’s ‘Windy Path’ AW16 Collection Screams For Attention
Just like a toddler seeks attention with tantrums, this Autumn/Winter collection from Orange Culture screams out for attention saying; Hear me, See me, Touch me with such innocence that reflects the designers heartfelt desires.
The ‘Windy Path’ 2016 collection, played further with this need by carefully etching Yoruba words such as Oju, Eti and Enu (Eyes, Ears and Mouth) across the knit wears like the hard to miss motifs of child like sketches of the human figure. This is the sort of collection that yearns for a closer study and understanding of its components.
Speaking on the inspiration behind this child-like, yet ruggedly matured collection, Adebayo Oke Lawal the designer behind the brand said: “[The shoot] Reminds me of the times when I felt alone before my talent helped me find my voice. Almost blown away by norms and expectations until I found out exactly what my channel of communication was supposed to be. Clothes helped me connect with the world. Before I could sketch I remember feeling misunderstood, not heard and unable to speak. For me clothes became my senses before I learnt how to confidently utilize my actual senses.”
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Credits
Photography: Travys Owen at One league agency @travysowen
Styling, Art direction and Casting: Gabrielle Kannemeyer at One league agency and Lampost SA – @gabriellekannemeyer
Models: Kevwe, Ronald, Kwen and Samuel from 20model management @20modelmanagement
Collection Collaborations
Bags: Nodrog Street @nodrog.st
Jewellery: Neon Zinn @neonzinn
Shoes: Maxivive @maxivive
Eddie Okolo @edgothboy
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