Fusion couture

Granted, we are in Africa, but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't be inspired by Asia too. Yesterday we found it amusing to use our repurposed flour sacks to create a kimono that would match some cool trousers we saw earlier on. 

 

The batik bias comes as a discrete reminder of our African roots and matches the trousers' cuffs.

Offline, but not idle!

We've had issues with our connection these last few weeks, but this doesn't mean that we were not at work!

We are now collaborating with visual artist Tei Huagie and playing around with his "cloth on cloth" creations:

We also worked a bit around African print and took advantage of this piece of high-end Vlisco print  remaining from another project to try a new tunic and shorts combo; the shoulder detail gives some girlishness to an otherwise quite relaxed, everyday style:

 

All-purpose lounging trousers are always very much in demand; we had fun producing this one with a very forgiving ATL (Akosombo Textile Limited) fabric (toddlers tend to get dirty very fast, and thoroughly!):

You can tell we are in love with repurposed flour sacks these days. We love their versatility. Isn't this dress just adorable?