Fashion that celebrates African strength and spirit | Wale Oyejide
TED Talks Daily15 Feb 2018

Fashion that celebrates African strength and spirit | Wale Oyejide

"To be African is to be inspired by culture and to be filled with undying hope for the future," says designer and TED Fellow Walé Oyéjidé. With his label Ikiré Jones (you'll see their work in Marvel's "Black Panther"), he uses classic design to showcase the elegance and grace of often-marginalized groups, in beautifully cut clothing that tells a story.

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