Nigerian-born, Harlem-based designer Niyi Okuboyejo occupies a rarefied space within the menswear realm. Eschewing commonplace manufacturing practices, he crafts his collections using traditional dyed fabrics from his homeland, Nigeria. We were so impressed with his work that we sought him out for a collaboration on our latest Holiday ’18 Creative Lab capsule. We recently spent a day with Niyi in Harlem to find out more about the unique method behind his creativity.
Issa Quilted Jacket, Issa Sweatshirt, & Issa Painter Pants
Urban Garden Center, Harlem – 11:30 AM “A lot of my inspirations come from the African diaspora. But I am also as inspired by David Hockney and Aphex Twin, as I am by The Baye Fall movement and Barkley L. Hendricks.”
Issa Chunky Turtleneck, Issa Baseball Puffer, & Issa Painter Pants
Issa Quilted Shirt, Issa Sweatshirt, & Issa Painter Pants
Little Senegal, Harlem – 2:30 PM “Visiting Little Senegal in Harlem is a great way for me to unwind because it is the closest thing that connects me back to a West African community in New York. I also like to read a lot of art books.”
