It\u2019s been eight years since Ghana\u2019s Christie Brown presented a collection in Lagos. Thursday night\u2019s showcase marked an exciting return to the Nigerian metropolis, as the brand looks to reconnect with the West African country. Designer Aisha Ayensu said she was excited to be back in town. \u201cThis isn\u2019t our first rodeo here. We used to show quite a lot, so we\u2019re excited to be back. I love the energy here. It\u2019s just so infectious.\u201d<\/p>\n
Christie Brown has long been known for its bold structures and bright colors, but this season Ayensu introduced a new aesthetic, favoring more muted tones and experiments with geometric shapes. She drew particular inspiration from the Adomi Bridge, located in the Eastern region of Ghana, which was built shortly after the country gained independence. Ayensu drew on the feeling of excitement and optimism surrounding the then-new bridge. Beyond the geometric shapes, she also incorporated Ewe kente, a traditional textile used by the Ewe ethnic group located in southeastern Ghana. The goal was to use traditional fabric for a modern silhouette by playing around with the colors (brights were replaced with gray and beige, she explained).<\/p>\n
The last collection Ayensu showed in Lagos was titled \u201cShe is King\u201d;<\/p>\n