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For the latest instalment of our online Friday Late programme we shared a selection of short films and moving image works that celebrated the creativity and ingenuity of contemporary fashions from Nigeria and the African Diaspora. From cinematic celebrations of joy, luxury and leisure to portraits of creative youth, the selected films showcased the work of designers, stylists and film makers at the heart of this eclectic scene.
A Ti De
‘A ti de’ meaning ‘we have arrived’ explores vintage Yoruba fashions from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The film sheds light on the richness of fashion during that era, particularly the Iro and Buba wrap-around skirts tied at the waist, and long-sleeved, loose-fitting blouses. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, director Oye Diran recalls looking at old pictures his mother had of herself, friends and family. A Ti De is inspired by the memories of this heritage, celebrating both traditional Yoruba