I initially connected with the photographer while assisting a stylist who wanted to use my thesis designs. After that, we decided to collaborate, and I brought together a model who was a close friend.

Using pieces I already had, garments I upcycled and items from my own wardrobe, I created five looks. The process was both joyful and highly educational.

Through layering multiple elements, I began to understand my own approach to styling. Some looks pushed the boundaries of menswear, turning the model into something closer to a walking artwork, while others stayed grounded, reflecting a character you could easily encounter on the streets of New York.

Photographer: Sarah Lenoir

Model: Ayinla Tunde