Give Me My Space" Dress – Power of Love Collection

This exquisite creation, drawn from our Power of Love collection, is more than a garment—it's a statement of self-empowerment and divine guardianship. Adorned with Ghanaian Adinkra symbols that weave a tale of love's strength and divine protection, this dress is a testament to the wearer's self-worth and dignity. It's a sartorial call to embrace your worth and carve out your rightful place in the world. The pink and purple motifs, set against the fabric's luxurious texture, are a bold declaration of one's presence, an embodiment of taking up space with grace and confidence.

The dress's design, with its expansive sleeves and voluminous skirt, manifests the concept of personal space—asserting the wearer's place in any room they enter. It stands as a symbol for loving oneself and demanding the respect to be seen and heard, resonating with the ethos of Yelé: where fashion is not just worn, but lived.

Photography: Rex Nash

The garment exudes a profound narrative—“I Am Capable of Love”—through the lens of fashion as a canvas of expression. The piece is a striking garment that marries traditional motifs with a modern silhouette, a testament to the complex tapestry of human emotion.

The coat is meticulously crafted, featuring a patchwork of dark velvet fabric adorned with the vibrant motifs of the Ghanaian Adinkra symbols, each emblematic of love and the human capacity for affection. The symbols are rendered in hues of pink and purple, standing out against the deeper background like whispers of tenderness against the vast expanse of the soul.

Overlaying the base fabric is a grid-like brocade, golden mesh pattern that adds a layer of sophistication and modernity, suggesting that our ability to love is as much a part of us as the very air we breathe—permeating, protective, and precious. The mesh's geometric precision contrasts with the organic shapes of the Adinkra symbols, marrying order with the free-flowing nature of love.

The garment's silhouette, with a sweeping length and an open front, suggests a journey. It speaks to openness, a willingness to embrace the world and its myriad expressions of love. Its generous fit does not confine but rather invites the wearer to move with grace and confidence, an embrace of love's boundless potential.

This creation is not just a piece of clothing; it's a proclamation. It declares to the world that the wearer is not only capable of love but is also a custodian of its age-old narratives, carrying them forward into the future with every step taken in this majestic piece.

Photography: Rex Nash

"I Am Covered" is a sartorial sculpture, a garment that speaks of shelter and presence. It stands as a testament to the protective embrace of heritage, where each panel narrates a segment of history through its rich, earthy tones and the vibrant interplay of textures.

Crafted with the utmost reverence for cultural narratives, this piece features a tapestry of fabric squares in shades of Ghanian adinkra motifs, deep red brocade, burnt sienna, gold, and black velvet. The squares are a patchwork that tells a story of love and unity—individual pieces of history woven together to protect and adorn the wearer.

The coat's sleeves billow out like the wings of a mythical creature, each fold a whisper of the ancestral spirits that guide and guard. The exaggerated collar, reminiscent of a regal mantle, crowns the wearer, not just in fabric, but in the legacy that it represents. As the collar frames the face, it creates a halo of heritage, an echo of the past that looks boldly into the future.

The coat does not simply cover; it declares. It declares that the one within is safeguarded by stories, by love, and by the artistry that has traveled through time to manifest in this singular piece.

Photography: Rex Nash

Unveiling the Ramonda dress, an emblem of eclectic cultural fusion that infuses an aura of Afrofuturism with a regal twist inspired by the cinematic universes of "Black Panther" and "Bridgerton". Crafted with meticulous precision, this exquisite piece features the unique "Waves" print designed by local Baltimore artist Alphonso Smith. This fabric radiates an unmistakable African energy, resonating vibrantly with Baltimore's artistic pulse. The dress is beautifully enhanced with gold sequin vegan leather adorning the coat collar and the bustier, lending a contemporary charm to its classic elegance. A South African traditional Zulu hat, the Isicholo, adds a distinguishing touch to the ensemble. The inclusion of a petticoat skirt underneath the dress contributes a voluminous allure, resulting in a captivating silhouette that celebrates both African tradition and Baltimore's cultural fabric.

Photography: Jeffrey Butler