Rich Aunty, Poor Aunty explores the evolving aesthetics of African matriarchs, reinterpreting West African design through my Southern African sensibilities. Rooted in the energy of Yeoville Market on a Sunday, the project reflects on what it means to be an "Aunty"
Through a subversive and speculative approach,
I deconstruct imposed silhouettes, reclaiming them through instinct and heritage.
This work shifts the gaze to our foremothers, who embodied true swag beyond class politics.
HandDyed Deep Purple Hemp Deconstructed Agabada with Peaked Lapel and Japanese, Sashiko, Hand Stitching.
Natural Hand Dyed Silk Boubou from India with Ruffled raglan cut sleeves and off centre draped plackets
Full Credit List
Photographer & Director: Jack Markovitz/@jackmarkovitz/Francesco Mbele/@Franadilla
Designer & Art Director: Khumo Morojele/@kmorojele
Models: Tinuke Eboka/@Tnxbk/Makuena/Makuena Macruz/@Macruzmakuena
Silk BouBou made for my Mother’s 6oth Birthday
Purple Agbaba commissioned by Rayxia Akin/@musuemofrayxia