Visionary designer Ifeoma Umenyiora, founder and creative director of Piillz Poizn, proudly announces the release of the brand’s latest collection, SS26: Afro-Modern Edit; a bold, conceptual body of work that redefines the intersection of heritage and contemporary fashion.

The Afro-Modern Edit collection is a curated dialogue between tradition and modernity, where indigenous African textiles are elevated through the precision of contemporary tailoring. With this collection, Umenyiora explores the delicate balance between ancestral identity and present-day expression, delivering pieces that are both culturally resonant and globally relevant.

Rejecting the notion of simple fusion, Afro-Modern Edit positions itself as a redefinition of coexistence; where past and present are not blended, but worn simultaneously. Each design embodies a thoughtful duality: soft yet structured, ornate yet minimal, traditional yet innovative.

Speaking on the collection, Umenyiora notes: “Afro-Modern Edit is about honoring where we come from while confidently stepping into where we are. It’s a reflection of identity in motion, intentional, layered, and unapologetically rooted.”

The collection presents a wardrobe that feels deeply personal yet universally appealing, marked by clean, architectural silhouettes and rich, culturally grounded fabrics. It signals a continued evolution for Piillz Poizn as a brand committed to storytelling through design.