Will never forget discovering Mowalola’s early work in 2019 and 2020, being completely in awe and enthralled by the pieces. The color and sprayed leather, the incorporation of cow print and other textures… it had a grunge and underground feel to the clothing yet with mass appeal. That is where her gift truly lies, bridging worlds
Interesting interview, the interviewer weeds out some of the more murky parts of her history but I wish he had been more direct and wasn't so overly agreeable. Mowalola is sort of fascinating, she has the temperamental artist archetype going for her, prioritizing her vision over cooperate viability to a degree, but I think she lacks the ingenuity and intellectualism to justify her character. Her designs are rather garden variety in a post McQueen fashion world. She's relied on shock design so much it's apparently even too far for Kanye. (But she's in her own words, is Kanye's therapist and anybody taking on such a herculean task deserves nothing short of everything.) Also, she's luckily addressed the n word shirt and honestly the logic leaves much to be desired, as expected. The prospect of a non-black person wearing a shirt with a slur on it vs. hearing a rap song that includes that word are poles apart obviously because the song could be engaged with in spite of a word or two. There is also the issue of diasporic discourse, she is a British African not African American, thus many would and I'm sure have argued she shouldn't be saying it either. Side notes: I like the color grading of this video, her beautiful nails, and the fact she stood firm in selecting JT over Bella Hadid.
Idk personally I think interviewer was off. He wasn’t really coherent and felt the questions he asked all followed same structure of “but would you do….” He also failed to name a couple of her creative works correctly 😩 and also to name the reason as why there’s not black designers because “they keep to themselves”? like to not blatantly say racism in the fashion industry….? Missed opportunity. But mowalola slays and handled that moment well 😍
I understand that she wants to break boundaries in fashion, society, and culture, and I respect her approach to pushing limits with her designs. But I think it’s also important for her to respect other cultures. I mention this because in this video , there’s a bag near her seat (which I believe is hers) featuring an image of the Hindu god Ganesha. In Hindu culture, it’s generally seen as disrespectful to place images of gods on bags, as bags can be set on the floor, near shoes, or in places where they might be touched by feet-things considered disrespectful. Even if she didn’t design the bag herself, she chose to buy and display it. She often says her choices have meaning, and the video is titled "Beyond Fashion," which suggests intentionality. To me, this doesn’t come across as cool or thoughtful. While she expects people to respect her own culture and identity, it seems like there’s a lack of consideration when it comes to respecting others’.
i was at the interview and someone asked about the bag, she didn't buy it herself, it was gifted by her boyfriend, not tryna justify her, just correcting a little thing ❤️❤️
Will never forget discovering Mowalola’s early work in 2019 and 2020, being completely in awe and enthralled by the pieces. The color and sprayed leather, the incorporation of cow print and other textures… it had a grunge and underground feel to the clothing yet with mass appeal. That is where her gift truly lies, bridging worlds
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such a good interview. i went and copped some pieces based on this. shout out NSS for the showcasing the culture.
Interesting interview, the interviewer weeds out some of the more murky parts of her history but I wish he had been more direct and wasn't so overly agreeable. Mowalola is sort of fascinating, she has the temperamental artist archetype going for her, prioritizing her vision over cooperate viability to a degree, but I think she lacks the ingenuity and intellectualism to justify her character. Her designs are rather garden variety in a post McQueen fashion world. She's relied on shock design so much it's apparently even too far for Kanye. (But she's in her own words, is Kanye's therapist and anybody taking on such a herculean task deserves nothing short of everything.) Also, she's luckily addressed the n word shirt and honestly the logic leaves much to be desired, as expected. The prospect of a non-black person wearing a shirt with a slur on it vs. hearing a rap song that includes that word are poles apart obviously because the song could be engaged with in spite of a word or two. There is also the issue of diasporic discourse, she is a British African not African American, thus many would and I'm sure have argued she shouldn't be saying it either.
Side notes: I like the color grading of this video, her beautiful nails, and the fact she stood firm in selecting JT over Bella Hadid.
I have never related to any interview so much in my life. Genuinely giving me energy and thought ❤️🙏🏽
great interviewer.
Idk personally I think interviewer was off. He wasn’t really coherent and felt the questions he asked all followed same structure of “but would you do….” He also failed to name a couple of her creative works correctly 😩 and also to name the reason as why there’s not black designers because “they keep to themselves”? like to not blatantly say racism in the fashion industry….? Missed opportunity. But mowalola slays and handled that moment well 😍
Also, him not being aware she was a musical artist was... interesting.
Iconic & inspiring
The end is fire
Thank you I liked listening. Five collections a year, that did impress me.
She makes me proud to be British and Nigerian
Sorry
I understand that she wants to break boundaries in fashion, society, and culture, and I respect her approach to pushing limits with her designs. But I think it’s also important for her to respect other cultures. I mention this because in this video , there’s a bag near her seat (which I believe is hers) featuring an image of the Hindu god Ganesha. In Hindu culture, it’s generally seen as disrespectful to place images of gods on bags, as bags can be set on the floor, near shoes, or in places where they might be touched by feet-things considered disrespectful.
Even if she didn’t design the bag herself, she chose to buy and display it. She often says her choices have meaning, and the video is titled "Beyond Fashion," which suggests intentionality. To me, this doesn’t come across as cool or thoughtful. While she expects people to respect her own culture and identity, it seems like there’s a lack of consideration when it comes to respecting others’.
i was at the interview and someone asked about the bag, she didn't buy it herself, it was gifted by her boyfriend, not tryna justify her, just correcting a little thing ❤️❤️
hottest in tha game rn no discussion.
nah not the hottest she got nice lips tho i want head from her
insane
@@bexiexz not even looks talking bout her actual "LOOKS" so tough, honestly makes me want to go to design school
@@darrellclarke9113 oooooo
@@darrellclarke9113 do it
MOWALOLA 4 EVAAAA
fire
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s s good omg
This interview guy was a bit brain dead, he wasn’t understanding Mowas passionate energy too well
So are signs are actually true
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BRING BACK PDA!!
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