PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Imane Ayissi wove African textiles into his high fashion assortment proven in Paris on Thursday, mixing raffia-lined clothes in brilliant colors with clothes coated in sequins or ethereal silk fringes.
“It is a window to point out methods of African artisans,” stated Ayissi.
Fashions walked down a runway in an ornate mansion close to the Arc de Triomphe, parading sculptural clothes and sequin-coated tops that had been trimmed with raffia.
A fitted minidress in splashes of orange, pink and inexperienced featured a standard tie-dye method, with a sprinkling of orange Swarovski crystal gildings added for sparkle.
“We have gone via some very tough occasions, with the COVID-19 pandemic that was onerous for everybody; it is time to attempt to rebound,” stated Ayissi, gesturing in direction of a sizzling pink gown.
The Cameroon-born designer, who is predicated in Paris, is presently featured within the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibit “Africa Vogue” in London.
High fashion vogue week in Paris, which wound up on Thursday, options a few of the most prestigious vogue homes, together with Christian Dior (DIOR.PA) and Chanel.
Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; Enhancing by Bradley Perrett
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