“Adire” is the traditional tie dye method done by Yoruba women in Nigeria. The cloth is either bound or painted with wax patterns, then submerged in an indigo dye vat. Culture is a continuous journey of self discovery, and this theme is exemplified through the replacement of typical geometric patterns with organic ripples and waves.

This ensemble explores the interactions between the earth’s elements, putting them in conversation with one another as the white space chases the blue. The shape of the garment cascades and flows, capturing the inherent freedom in water and the inconsistencies that make it beautiful and perfect.

This piece is nature's mirror; it reflects the reality of personal identity and lived experience.