The Best Designers at New York Fashion Week 2022
Mia Vesper, Victor Glemaud, and Sergio Hudson Tell Us the Inspiration Behind Their Fashion Week Shows
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Jacques Agbobly, CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist and founder of Black Boy Knits, took viewers on a nostalgic journey to his childhood in Togo, West Africa through his spring/summer 2023 collection entitled "Togo Vivina." Inspired by his childhood memories and humble upbringing, the emerging designer featured handmade pieces including the brand's signature knitwear made of merino wool and structural denim embellished with beads.
"I want people to start looking at clothes differently," Agbobly says. "I want them to be encouraged to show up fully as themselves — have the clothes elevate what was already there or bring out what was already there. I want people to feel love and feel like they're wearing a hug."