The very first thing you noticed whenever you entered luxurious retailer Temple Muse was 10 fashions standing on podiums showcasing Kilentar’s spring 2026 assortment. Founder and artistic director Michelle Adepoju held an intimate presentation for the gathering she named “Súrùlérè,” which suggests “endurance is rewarding” in Yoruba. Adepoju remodeled the shop right into a romantic and ethereal present area. “I used to be at a lot peace when creating this assortment. All the things actually took time,” she mentioned.
It was straightforward to see that this assortment was a labor of affection, what with its heavy hand-beaded clothes and handwoven conventional textiles. Through the years, this buzzy model has change into synonymous with taking conventional crafting methods and mixing them with fashionable silhouettes. Which means the items are wearable—beaded skirts, shirts, and attire included.
Not like earlier seasons, which noticed Adepoju create 20 to 30 seems to be, she stored it tighter right here. “I actually wished to indicate that creating one thing small however curated, but in addition a really significant and highly effective [collection],” she mentioned. There are a plethora of designers, large and small, who fall into the cycle of making greater than they’re able to promote. “We create a lot, and quite a lot of it really goes to waste,” she added. In an effort to not overproduce, she targeted on a number of robust seems to be, together with a yellow Akwete corset costume with lace and raffia detailing, and a multi-toned beaded V-neck prime with a brown mini skirt. “As a model proprietor, as a dressmaker, you’re allowed to make your individual guidelines. The world will regulate,” she mentioned.
