In a collection steeped in late 90s and early 2000s references, Tolu Coker transforms nostalgia into narrative. Rather than replicating the past, she reframes it, using memory as a foundation for deeper cultural commentary and contemporary expression.
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Traditional tailoring is reworked through deconstruction. School uniforms are spliced and reshaped, streetwear silhouettes refined, and heritage textiles elevated through sustainable craftsmanship. Each garment carries intention, balancing structure with movement and familiarity with forward-thinking design.
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
The show speaks directly to social mobility, identity, and the layered realities of the British Black diaspora, where fashion operates as both archive and activism. With inclusivity and innovation at its core, Coker’s collection positions clothing as more than style. It becomes storytelling in motion.
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
Tolu Coker Rewrites Nostalgia Through Tailoring and Identity
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