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fashionsfromhistory · 10 months

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Chasing Evil

Bubu Ogisi for IAMISIGO (Kenya)

Autumn/Winter 2020

Bubu Ogisi founded womenswear brand IAMISIGO in 2009. Based between Lagos, Nairobi and Accra, Ogisi works with small artisan communities across the continent to create collections which spotlight a variety of indigenous textile traditions. Ogisi’s work explores the role of clothing as a vehicle for communication, noting, ‘Our work primarily focuses on how fashion and textiles can not only keep history alive but also pass on information for the future through preservation of techniques and expression through matter.’ Present throughout her work are ideas of rawness and anti-finishing, which Ogisi uses as a visible representation of anti-Eurocentrism.

This ensemble comes from IAMISIGO’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, ‘Chasing Evil’. The collection was centered around the Belgian exploitation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the turn of the 20th century, but also the colonial exploitation of Africa as a whole. Through the collection Oigisi wanted to explore how to overcome issues of post war trauma, post-colonial exploitation and neo-colonialism through fashion. Ogisi worked closely with war victims in Bukawa and Kinshasa to research the collection. Palm leaf raffia, sourced from the Congo and Nigeria, was a prominent feature in the collection, with Ogisi using it to visually reference forms of Congolese dress. The jacket from this ensemble is made from cotton with cut raffia woven into the warp. It is paired with a cotton dress and pink faux leopard slippers.

Victoria & Albert (Accession number: T.2338:1to4-2021)

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afroklectic · 2 years

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thedowntown500 · 1 month

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suzylwade · 2 years

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Cloth Is All “Cloth is to the African what monuments are to Westerners.” - El Anatsui, Ghanaian sculptor. The ‘V&A’s' blockbuster exhibition, 'Africa Fashion' opened July 2, 2022. This landmark event celebrates the irresistible creativity, ingenuity and unstoppable global impact of contemporary African fashions - and will be the UK’s most extensive exhibition on the topic to date. Over 250 objects, drawn from the personal archives of a selection of iconic mid-twentieth century and influential contemporary African fashion creatives, hang alongside textiles and photographs from the ‘V&A’s’ collection. 45 designers from over 20 countries across the continent are featured. There is a selection of garments on show from Shade Thomas-Fahm, Chris Seydou, Kofi Ansah and Alphadi, marking the first time their work will be shown in a London museum. The exhibition also celebrates influential contemporary African fashion creatives including Imane Ayissi, IAMISIGO, Moshions, Thebe Magugu and Sindiso Khumalo, showcasing objects and stories behind them alongside personal insights from the designers, together with sketches, editorial spreads, photographs, film and catwalk footage. 'Africa Fashion' will explore how fashion is an integral part of African culture historically, also looking at the work of contemporary designers, stylists and photographers working in the continent today and the impact that this new wave of creatives are having globally. ‘Africa Fashion’, ‘V&A’ until April 26, 2023. ‘The Trench’ by ‘Maison ARTC’, the label set up by Marrakech-based designer Artsi Ifrah. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #design #words #pictures #love #creativity #groundbreaking #diaspora #contemporarydesigners #rachidibissiriou #sanlésory #seydoukeïta #alphadi #shadethomasfahm #richmnisi #orangeculture #sindisokhumalo #drchristinechecinska #christinechecinska #vam #africafashion (at Victoria and Albert Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfqhnHOI-b8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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cacaitos · 2 years

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I A M I S I G O (2022), styled by momo hassan-odukale and shot by danielle mbonu for THE NATIVE magazine.

models: limah kerry | oluwa timileyin

#thelifeofdanmbo #iamisigo #i am isigo #momo hassan-odukale #danielle mbonu #the native magazine #limah kerry #oluwa timileyin #lagos fashion week #myuploads #lagos #nigeria #fashion #models of color #black models

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randomunknownartist · 3 years

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IAMISIGO SS21 LAND OF GODS

“Land of gods”, Inspired by Yoruba and Edo Mythology, are both complex but so similar. This collection continues the scope into examining and understanding us beyond being human beings through the idea of divinity. Human creates and destroy. Are we Gods or descendants of Gods which we can study in everyday life? The spirit of human individuality is visual, verbal and musical rather than written. Like a spirit, it can’t stay still; it’s constantly in motion.

Three fundamental colours used in this collection, red identifies blood, fire, provocation, sacrifice and violence, black demonstrates shame and white, which signifies joy and purity; these are the colours of the vital spiritual energy. This collection's patterns are conveyed, linking our craft experiences to the meaning of proper dressmaking as a gesture of prayer, a vehicle of communication with the spirit world.

Pieces were made in infinite layered sheer recycled polyester ruffles as a sign of abundance and mastery in the spirit world. They are highlighting important symbols in life, which is translating into many ways, such as the transmission of messages to and from the spirit world and the division of earthly and spiritual realms.

These pieces are terrains of soul, never finished, a language for the body beyond conscious understanding, like a mnemonic device that reminds us. The details of the garments created with artisans in Lagos, Osun, Edo and Kano states in Nigeria.

IAMISIGO collaborated with Nigerian shoe designer, Kkerele to create the shoe collection made from patent cow leather,

Creative Direction: Bubu Ogisi

Photography: Chris Okoigun

Model: Adejoke Adesope

IAMISIGO

Sustainable fashion brand I.AM.ISIGO, based between Nigeria, Ghana, and France, seeks to create a striking awareness of how African culture can fuse with a bold yet minimal design aesthetic. A versatile and fashion-forward DNA achieved through the use of visually textured fabrics incline silhouettes. Designer Bubu Ogisi seeks to create a striking awareness of how African culture can be combined with a bold yet minimalist design aesthetic.

The brand established in 2009 where is primarily based in Ghana and Nigeria.

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https://www.instagram.com/iamisigo/?hl=it

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slandv · 5 years

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iamdanielobasi · 6 years

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Anointing - @iamisigo AW18 Styled by me. Art direction @bubuogisi Model @oyinade_bestever (@isismodelsafrica) Photography @richard_kovacs Assistant @tundehamid Shoe collaboration with @shekudo #iamisigoministry _________________ #danielobasi #iamisigo #lagos #aw18

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IAMISIGO S/S’18 “Mino”

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#LFDW #Lagos Fashion And Design Week #IAMISIGO #SS 2018 #IAMISIGOSS18 #Runway #African fashion

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orlandofficiale · 5 years

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Get to know much-hailed Lagos based fashion designer Bubu Ogisi (@bubuogisi)'s latest whimsical colourful inspired Autumn/Winter #AW19 collection shot in Nairob for her brand I.Am.Isigo (@iamisigo) Photography Maganga Mwagogo (@themaganga) MUA (@sinittaakell) Model Kiruhi Juliet (@kiruhij) Jewelry (@amidoshishah) Creative Direction (@bubuogisi) #fashion #manjujournal #africanfashionmagazine #bubuogisi #iamisigo #lagos #nairobi #futuregaze #africanfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvy-uoNlW5C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8ucnwaia8c8a

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2endo · 2 years

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The ever so talented @bubuogisi of @iamisigo wearing the “Duo” continuous line earrings🤎 Shot by @maganga.mwagogo ✨ #2endo https://www.instagram.com/p/CajpLtOoTnL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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osengwa · 3 years

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I A M I S I G O AW14 hand painted coat.⁠ Visuals via @iamisigo⁠ Shot by @richard_kovacs ⁠ Modeled by @dynamicchima_ ⁠ -

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apif · 4 years

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Was this the alarm? I guess it was. Happy Monday everyone 🙌🏾 Fashion @iamisigo Photo @thelifeofdambo Stylist @momo.mho . . #mondays #happymonday #fashion #africanfashion #africandesigners #ss20 #style #nigerianfashiondesigner #slowfashion #inspiration #culture #apif#apifrocks https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJP0ncjOuM/?igshid=85vk0337ph93

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ka-ssa-blog · 3 years

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Cotton Queens

For AW19, Lagos-based designer Bubu Ogisi of IAMISIGO gives praise to the east African legend of Queen Nyabingi, and her earthly priestess Muhumusa, who is famed for using both her spiritual and military might to fight colonialism and establish women’s rights.

This narrative is then woven into a different tale, that of the troubled history of cotton production, trade and consumption on the continent which to this day does not rightfully give back to those who grow it.

https://nataal.com/cotton-is-queen

#Lagos #Nigeria #fashion #textiles #history #heritage

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afrostylemagazine · 3 years

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A R D H I Y A M I U N G U [swipe] T H E L A N D O F T H E G O D S . . . Language - Swahili, in KENYA, shot by Fred Odede, set assist by shot by Kennedy Omondi + Luca Kenya, Dir. by Michael Mwangi Maina, prod by Asande Kimani, drone by X Thee Traveler ft Futurama in Iamisigo..Love it!! @__odiyo @iamisigo @capturedbyodede @199xkenya @nk_creativeandmediacentre @mbaalamwezi @spider.x.visuals @kennedytig @lucakenya @asande_kimani #fashion #fashionista #instagram #art #love #amazing #tbt #instagood #repost #selfie #lol #beautiful #blackandwhite #photographer #photo #photography #summer #instadaily #photooftheday #followme #me #fun #style #throwback #color #creative #europe #africa #wedding #thinkoutsidethebox WWW.AFROSTYLEMAG.COM https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ-hZxalLIE/?igshid=77fmhewbj1a5

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randomunknownartist · 3 years

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Land of Gods IAMISIGO SS21 FASHION FILM

“Land of gods”, Inspired by Yoruba and Edo Mythology, are both complex but so similar. This collection continues the scope into examining and understanding us beyond being human beings through the idea of divinity. Human creates and destroy. Are we Gods or descendants of Gods which we can study in everyday life? The spirit of human individuality is visual, verbal and musical rather than written. Like a spirit, it can’t stay still; it’s constantly in motion.

Three fundamental colours used in this collection, red identifies blood, fire, provocation, sacrifice and violence, black demonstrates shame and white, which signifies joy and purity; these are the colours of the vital spiritual energy. This collection's patterns are conveyed, linking our craft experiences to the meaning of proper dressmaking as a gesture of prayer, a vehicle of communication with the spirit world.

Pieces were made in infinite layered sheer recycled polyester ruffles as a sign of abundance and mastery in the spirit world. They are highlighting important symbols in life, which is translating into many ways, such as the transmission of messages to and from the spirit world and the division of earthly and spiritual realms.

These pieces are terrains of soul, never finished, a language for the body beyond conscious understanding, like a mnemonic device that reminds us. The details of the garments created with artisans in Lagos, Osun, Edo and Kano states in Nigeria.

IAMISIGO collaborated with Nigerian shoe designer, Kkerele to create the shoe collection made from patent cow leather,

Creative Direction: Bubu Ogisi

Photography: Chris Okoigun

Model: Adejoke Adesope

https://iamisigo.squarespace.com

https://www.instagram.com/iamisigo/?hl=it

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