Fashion and culture converged at this year’s Dundee Get Together as local fashion studio, House of MO, joined hundreds of participants in the city’s annual celebration of kindness, inclusion and community spirit.

Dressed in custom-designed shirts that combined traditional Scottish tartan with vibrant Ankara fabrics, volunteers representing the Dundee-based fashion brand transformed the community event into a colourful statement on culture, creativity and belonging.

Founded and led by creative entrepreneur Omolola Olasoju, House of MO designed the garments specifically for the city-wide festival, which celebrates diversity, inclusion and social cohesion. The designs seamlessly fused two distinct textile traditions, reflecting Scotland’s cultural heritage alongside the rich African influences that continue to shape communities across Dundee.

For Olasoju, the project represented far more than a fashion showcase. It provided an opportunity to demonstrate how clothing can serve as a bridge between cultures while encouraging meaningful conversations around identity, craftsmanship and shared experiences.

“This project reflects the power of fashion to bring people together and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our communities,” she noted.

The initiative received support from Dundee City Council, which provided a stipend towards material costs and produced the group’s official parade banner as part of the festival’s broader recognition of local organisations and community initiatives.
Beyond the parade, Olasoju played a key role in the event’s cultural programme, coordinating and leading a Yoruba cultural presentation on stage.

The performance celebrated African heritage while highlighting the multicultural character of Dundee’s growing creative community.

Over the years, House of MO has earned recognition for combining contemporary fashion with sustainability, cultural storytelling and community engagement.

The studio regularly partners with local organisations on repair-and-reuse initiatives aimed at encouraging more sustainable relationships with clothing while preserving traditional craftsmanship.

As the brand continues to expand its footprint within Scotland’s creative sector, projects such as the Dundee Get Together demonstrate how emerging designers are using fashion not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a tool for social connection and community building.

For House of House of MO, participation in the 2026 Dundee Get Together marked another milestone in an evolving journey that blends design, culture and social impact while celebrating the connections that unite diverse communities.