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Lisa Folawiyo It’s Not Science Fiction It’s African

JewelbyLisa

Mathematics, geometry, symmetry, color and form are exquisitely executed in Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo’s line Jewel by Lisa. Part of the Arise Promise of Africa Collective at New York Fashion Week.

Folawiyo uses the highest quality Ankara from the Vlisco-Hollandis brand and is frequently mixed with fabrics as wide ranging as taffeta, linen, cotton, chiffon, chantilly lace, and silk. With each embellishment of the fabric with sequins, swarovski crystals and beads hand sewn carefully onto the fabric, a JBL garment on average will take about 120 hours to make. All of her garments are handmade in workshops in Lagos, Nigeria.

more photos of her collection

kudos to ginajean for tweeting live from Arise

September 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment ▶ | Posted by Rucyl | Category: Color, Geometricism, Interdimensional Artists, Science Fiction Not Fiction

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