Mowalola Ogunlesi's FW23 Ready-to-Wear collection was a showstopper at this year's London Fashion Week. As the creative director and founder of Mowalola, Ogunlesi has been making waves in the fashion industry with her unique designs and bold fashion statements.
Born in Nigeria and based in London, Ogunlesi's work is a reflection of her diverse cultural background. She is certainly no stranger to the fashion industry, she was previously the creative director at Yeezy GAP and designed outfits for Skepta and the Nigerian World Cup kit.
This year's collection was inspired by New York and featured witty MoMA, Yankees, and NBA bootlegs. Gen Z streetwear enthusiasts are sure to love the bootlegs trend, which has been gaining popularity among them in the past year or so, particularly in footwear.
One of the standout moments of the show was when the eighth model, Ola Ula Slawn, walked down the runway with his baby. Both Slawn and his baby are Nigerian, and he is well known for his witty and playful artwork and streetwear collaborations with brands like Corteiz.
The clothes themselves were oversized and featured a lot of sagging, showing off legs above the trousers. This daring look is sure to draw stares, for better or worse.
As a fan of the collection, my personal favourites were looks 2 and 4 (see below).
Overall, Mowalola's FW23 Ready-to-Wear collection was a testament to Ogunlesi's bold vision and creativity. It's clear that she is one to watch in the world of fashion, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us in the future. Hopefully next time I'll be able to attend the show in person.
View the rest of the collection here
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