‘Volta Jazz‘ is the name of the ss22 collection by Wales Bonner. A reference to nostalgic and bluesy images of West Africa.
The name already takes us back to the heart of this area where the Volta basin is located, a symbol par excellence of the cultural exchange that took place there in the 70s. And so this unmissable collection is born between vintage garments, portraits of the ‘Volta Studio’ by Sanlè Sory and Afrobeat jazz by Fela Kuti.
At a time when the culture of West Africa is experiencing a real rebirth, it is nice that someone is able to take the creativity of the time to transfer it to garments. What comes out of the collection is a style that revolves around what are the recognizable classics of 70s fashion but which also mixes with new minimalist pieces of the 90s. In addition to presenting jacquard fabrics and embroidery typical of the African tradition, some Adidas items are chosen, such as the timeless vintage track jacket or the jogger, which are then used not to give life to a classic sportswear but to create a completely new look. Thus sneakers and joggers are replaced with turtlenecks, trousers and slippers. Wales Bonner gives us alternatives: no more restrictive tuxedos for formal wear but fluid trousers, low collars, even flip-flops can become elegant for him. And yet the jumpsuits can become formal dresses, with a bright print, wide pants, a turtleneck and a slim-cut jacket. Comfort, fit with an American top and a matching green and yellow skirt, the most popular colors in sub-Saharan colonial flags.
Wales Bonner eliminates traditional canons, the idea that each garment can only be used for a specific occasion. He starts from the idea that tailoring can be a bit battered or rather lived in. What he had in mind was to create something that was not precious but certainly unique. We can say that he has succeeded in his intent.
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