This season, Washington explored the idea of graphic and geometric shapes through an African lens.
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Using the Adinkra Symbol, “KINTINKANTAN” which translates to PUFFED UP EXTRAVAGANCE as the focal point, allowed the designer to lavish the Washinton Roberts woman in the splendour of Demi-Couture.
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“Adinkra cloths” were traditionally worn only by royalty and noblemen, translating this element into wearerbility for todays woman was important during the development of our fabric this season.
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Collaborating with our Italian fabric weavers, we created custom geometric jacquard and a double face twill jacquard. Transformation, extravagance, and elegance personifies the inspirations behind the collection.
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