Film + TV
21 February 2018
Video: Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones Breaks Down the Incredible Costume Design In 'Black Panther'
Black Panther's costume designers drew on a number of African influences to bring Wakandan style to life.
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15 February 2018
Watch Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones' TED Talk On Creating Fashion That Changes Narratives
"It has become my purpose to rewrite the cultural narratives so that people of color can be seen in a new and nuanced light," says the designer.
Fashion + Beauty
13 February 2018
This Is What the Black Panther 'Welcome to Wakanda' NYFW Showcase Looked Like
Here's a first look at pieces by the designers who worked with Marvel to create one of a kind pieces for "Black Panther."
Fashion + Beauty
27 September 2017
7 Emerging African Designers You Should Know
Through innovative strides and careful execution these womenswear and menswear designers are changing the way we see African fashion.
Style
26 July 2017
The TED Talk Questionnaire: Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones Is Preparing for TED by Listening to Kendrick
The socially conscious fashion designer takes us through the process of preparing a TED talk and tells us what he listens to to bolster his swagger.
Fashion + Beauty
14 June 2017
Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones Explains How He Got His Designs In the Upcoming 'Black Panther' Movie
We spoke with the creative director of menswear line, Ikire Jones about how his designs made it into "Black Panther."
Style
30 March 2017
This New Fashion Editorial From Ikiré Jones Is an Assault on American Hypocrisy
Ikiré Jones presents their new editorial for their FW17 collection as a call to denounce hypocrisy and embrace hope in America.
Style
21 June 2016
Ikiré Jones’ Latest Fashion Editorial 'Born Between Borders' Is Dedicated to American Immigrants
'Our parents were bedeviled by the black magic of bureaucracy and backward immigration policies. But not us.'
News
29 January 2016
Ikiré Jones’ Stunning New Fashion Editorial Tackles Perceptions Of African Men In Europe
Check out Ikire Jones' Fall 2016 collection as modeled by African asylum seekers in Florence.
News
14 December 2015
Okayafrica's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
The year's best streetwear, accessories, books and more from Africa and the Diaspora
News
10 August 2015
'An Afrofuturist Take On The Modern Suit': Ikire Jones' SS16 Collection
Philadelphia-based, West African-inspired menswear brand Ikiré Jones launches SS16 collection, '…& Other Stories By Our Stolen Children.'
Style
04 November 2014
Ikiré Jones' Of Saints And Savages
Ikiré Jones presents its Fall/Winter 2014 collection, 'Of Saints and Savages,' in a series of short stories.
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