ifd Daily Digest: Monday Meet the Makers Edition Featuring N'Kossi
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Thank you for reading today's Meet the Makers Edition! We are excited to highlight Portland, OR-based designer Jean Pierre Nugloze as he showcased his N'Kossi Open Mind Collection during last fall's FashioNXT event.?FashioNXT takes place every October & this year they are celebrating their 10th anniversary! To learn more about the event and brand participation, visit: www.fashionxt.com
The collection was an exciting mix of traditional yet modern West African fabrics to create The Open Mind Collection. The collection explores the intersection of masculine and feminine & Nugloze ingeniously designed a variety of outfits that seamlessly incorporate both aesthetics. The collection includes a style that features men's pants paired with a women's sleeve, effectively challenging traditional gender roles in fashion.
One of the most striking aspects of the collection is Nugloze's use of traditional West African fabrics. These vibrant fabrics, printed with bold colors and intricate patterns, add an undeniable touch of cultural flair to the designs. By incorporating these fabrics into the collection, Nugloze can celebrate his West African heritage and communicates that through his designs.
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