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Pink Thing of The Day: Fela! Shirt and Trousers Designed By Marina Draghici

fela jacket trousers and shoes
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Designed by Marina Draghici for the lead actor of the Broadway musical Fela!, this custom-tailored garment evokes the unique style of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti (1938 1997), who often wore vibrant, embroidered two-piece costumes. The suit features intricately stitched renderings and stylized motifs from some of Fela’s signature looks.
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Eye On Design: Lola Faturoti’s Barack Obama Commemorative Dress

lola faturoti barack obama commemorative dress
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Fashion has always been political, but sometimes it’s also pure celebration. Back in 2009, Nigerian-American designer Lola Faturoti found the perfect way to honor the historic election of President Barack Obama: she created a commemorative dress that was as vibrant and hopeful as the man himself.
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