This Nigerian fashion line is the epitome of a playful essence. The silhouettes in the collection have been conceived in collaboration between Engineered Garments and a Nigerian-American menswear label that goes by the name of Post-Imperial.
The entire clothing range is subject to "a unique process called Adire which is practiced by the Yorubas in the Southwest region of Nigeria." It boasts a reversed dying process where areas are traced with cassava starch or wax prior to make them resistant to the dye. The result is quite fascinating.
Engineered Garments x Post-Imperial's Nigerian fashion line offers t-shirts, two-piece sets, and bucket hats. Aside from the Adire technique, the garments are also recognized by their striking patchwork. These approaches to fashion surely curate a unique style with a cultural twist.
Photo Credits: Zoran Jelenic
Collaborative Nigerian Fashion Lines
Engineered Garments Joins Forces with Post-Imperial
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion Lines - Opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with one another and merge their styles together for unique fashion collections.
2. Cultural Innovation in Fashion - Opportunities for innovation in fashion by incorporating traditional cultural techniques and styles into modern designs.
3. Patchwork Garments - Opportunities for utilizing patchwork techniques to create unique and interesting garments that stand out in the fashion market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Brands may use this collaboration and cultural innovation to create fashion lines that thrive in the industry by standing out with their unique patchwork and adire techniques.
2. Textile Industry - Developing new fabrics and textiles to produce unique garments with traditional techniques that takes inspiration from multiple cultural backgrounds.
3. Art Industry - The shared creativity in the fashion industry may inspire artists to create their own cultural pieces and merge traditional art references with modern techniques.