Teni “Tia” Adeola is best known for her romantic, Renaissance-inspired designs, think sheer fabrics, ruffles, and feathers. Her work feels both reminiscent and refreshing, conjuring images of grand ballrooms and tiered cakes, yet it fits just as easily in a low-lit cocktail bar with a pack of Vogues in hand, oozing glamour and sex appeal. Known for her feathered creations, Adeola has also managed to ruffle a few feathers in the fashion world, with celebrities such as SZA and Gigi Hadid wearing her designs as her influence continues to grow.
Fearless, political, and glamorous...
Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Adeola's artistry goes beyond style: she uses fashion to make powerful political statements. Her 2022 New York Fashion Week collection, 'You Were Supposed to Protect Us', directly challenged police violence in Nigeria and the system’s failure to protect its youth. Fearless, political, and glamorous, Adeola is undoubtedly one of the most exciting faces in Black fashion today.
As autumn arrives and the air grows crisper, it’s the perfect moment to spotlight Edvin Thompson and his Fall 2025 collection. Thompson, the Brooklyn-based designer behind the brand Theophilio, channels both his Jamaican heritage and New York’s bold energy to create a distinctive fusion of culture, identity, and style.
Thompson's Fall collection... [ensures] that, among the browns and beiges of autumn, you’ll never blend into the crowd.
Thompson's Fall collection is strikingly vibrant, with bright colours and zebra and tiger prints ensuring that, among the browns and beiges of autumn, you’ll never blend into the crowd. The colder weather also brings out one of fashion’s most iconic pairings: a long coat and high boots. In Thompson's collection, this look shines through in sleek knee-high snakeskin boots paired with tailored, fur-trimmed and animal print coats that exude confidence and seduction.
While double denim has dominated this year, Thompson's daring double-leather look, adorned with silver eyelets, offers a bold twist that channels pure 90s rockstar girlfriend energy. Thompson's deeply personal and contemporary vision places him firmly at the forefront of modern fashion, making him one to watch.
Thompson's deeply personal and contemporary vision places him firmly at the forefront of modern fashion...
Together, Teni Adeola and Edvin Thompson showcase the cultural richness and creativity of Black designers, reminding us of their integral role in redefining and shaping the future of fashion.