5 years into constructing his eponymous model, it appears like Oshobor’s Peter Oshobor is Nigeria’s subsequent large designer. “Wow, he’s an artist,” one visitor whispered because the closing mannequin, carrying a black wool set, eerily danced on to the runway holding two gold lamps. The gathering, titled “Night time has Come,” explored the obscurity, rigidity, and vulnerability that comes with dusk.
This was an emotional present for the younger designer, who was tearful backstage. “I didn’t count on it to be [received] this nicely,” he mentioned. The standout look was a gold sculpted costume, made totally from upcycled styrofoam, which resembled a lady’s physique. Different key silhouettes included a full-length pink lace costume, with a fringed half cape, and a brown cropped vest and brown skirt with fringed wool detailing. The garments have been romantic and at instances a little bit disturbing, with light materials akin to Nigerian lace paired with deadstock wool.
Oshobor’s assortment supplied a contemporary—and industrial—spin on African trend. It seemed modern and progressive, and prefer it might compete on a world scale. In reality, he confirmed a part of this providing in Paris final month. “We’ve developed from the normal assortment we did final yr, as a result of the concept is to not stay in a single place. [Oshobor] shouldn’t be put right into a field; it could unfold world wide,” he mentioned.
